GUWAHATI: Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora initiated the cultivation of palm trees on a local farmer’s two-hectare plot in Salganga, on his final three-day visit to Cachar.
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The Assam government is reaffirming its commitment to palm oil cultivation to reduce dependence on edible oil imports. Bora emphasised that palm oil production could significantly cut both Assam’s and India’s reliance on edible oil imports, a major concern for the country.
Speaking at an event in Cachar district, Bora reportedly stated, "The government's primary goal is to achieve self-sufficiency in edible oil through enhanced palm oil cultivation, which is the need of the hour."
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He also highlighted the National Mission for Edible Oil—Oil Palm as central to achieving this objective.
