This scheme has been implemented to incentivise dairy farming, strengthen cooperative systems, and uplift rural economies
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has approved oil palm as a cash crop to boost the overall income of farmers in the state
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This was announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma following a state cabinet meeting that was held on Friday, January 10.
Additionally, guidelines have been approved for declaring industrial estates to promote wood-based industries.
These measures have been taken to create jobs, support rural economies, and ensure ecological balance while driving industrial development.
Additionally, the government has approved a subsidy of ₹5 per liter of milk for farmers who sell their produce through cooperative societies.
Two tea tourism projects at Lepetkata Tea Estate in Dibrugarh and Durrung Tea Estate in Sonitpur have also been initiated to attract domestic and international tourists while generating employment.
