Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday that the state government has set the target of issuing 10 lakh Soil Health Cards this year.
CM Sarma launched the distribution of Soil Health Cards (SHC) to the farmers across the state on Monday. He also initiated the process of distributing farm machinery and the inauguration of agriculture knowledge centres at a programme held at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sarma termed the day as very significant as he said that considering the need for farmers’ empowerment, State government has initiated the process of distributing Soil Health Cards.
He also said that for the ethanol industry, requirement of maize increased considerably. Moreover, State government along with OIL India Limited and Reliance are in the process of producing bio-fuel in the State.
The Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to Agriculture Minister Atul Bora for his role in revitalizing agriculture in Assam, a key component of the state’s vision of becoming “Atmanirbhar Asom.” Sarma also thanked the farmers of the state for their continued contributions, calling them the backbone of the state’s self-reliance efforts, according to a press release.
To increase ethanol production in the state, Assam is leaving no stone unturned and taking all necessary steps.
Recently, Minister Pijush Hazarika stated, “In Assam, four industries have been set up in Assam to produce ethanol & maize is the key ingredients for ethanol production. I urge our farmers to cultivate maize & enhance their income.”
(With inputs from ANI)
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