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Guwahati: Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika toured Goalpara on Saturday, November 7, to inspect ongoing irrigation and farm projects. He visited the Darangiri Banana Market alongside MLAs Tankeswar Rabha and Pabitra Rabha. Hazarika inspected the new market facility construction and ordered officials to finish the work by January 2027. He promised farmers help with quality banana seedlings and irrigation access.
The minister checked an oil palm plantation in Deulguri. He later led a meeting on farmer registration, the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, and the state goal of building 1,500 Farmer Producer Companies. Officials discussed adding two mushroom processing units in the district. They also looked into Agar cultivation and Makhana production in local water bodies. Farmers who sold their harvest to the state received Paddy Procurement Certificates during the visit.
Hazarika reviewed the Habri Field Irrigation Scheme and the Deosila Field Irrigation Scheme in the Dudhnoi constituency. The Habri site covers 100 hectares out of a 600-hectare potential. The Deosila site serves 405 hectares, far below its 940-hectare capacity. The minister ordered workers to maximize use of these systems by next year. He stated, "Steps would be taken to ensure both projects utilise their full irrigation potential by next year."
Hazarika honored progressive farmer and Assam Gaurav awardee Harakanta Basumatary at his home. The day ended at Udaipur Playground in Dudhnoi. Hazarika inaugurated the Khel Maharan 3.0 Gram Panchayat level competitions. The District Commissioner and other local leaders joined the event.
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