Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan met with Assam Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi
High-level meeting reviewed progress of various central schemes implemented by Agriculture and Rural Development Department in Assam
Funding and Resource Allocations
No shortage of funds and resources for Assam's agriculture and rural development under PM Modi's guidance
Maximum benefits to be provided for Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), MGNREGA and other central schemes
MGNREGA funds allocated to Assam government as per their demand
Technical barriers in PMAY-G and MGNREGA systems completely removed
Scheme Implementation Timeline
Developed Bharat-Rozgar and Livelihood Mission (Rural) to be implemented nationwide from 1st July, replacing MGNREGA
Land Rights and Housing Initiatives
Assam government's historical step of providing land ownership rights (patta) to tea garden workers appreciated
Central government to open special survey window for PMAY-G benefits to these workers
Special survey window will enable registration of eligible beneficiaries in digital records
Agricultural Development Projects
1,500 new bamboo polyhouses approved this year for promoting safe farming
Pesticide Testing Lab and Food Oil Testing Laboratory buildings sanctioned under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
Partnership with APEDA and National Organic Cooperative Limited for international marketing and export of Assam's organic products
Farmers to receive comprehensive handholding support through these partnerships
Women Empowerment Achievements
Assam created more than 9 lakh 'Lakhpati Didi' women entrepreneurs, exceeding targets
Assam Agricultural University (AAU) incubators to collaborate to strengthen these women's enterprises
Agricultural Mechanization and Research
Efforts underway to provide agriculture power weeder to women farmers
Expansion of National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) discussed
Existing centers of Assam Agricultural University to be strengthened
All India Coordinated Research Program for spices to be implemented
Network program for development of state flower 'Foxtail Orchid' in collaboration with Pune-based Floriculture Institute
Institutional Support
Discussion on resolution of pending matters related to retirement benefits and pension of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) employees
Digital Infrastructure Progress
Positive progress in digitization of land records in Assam
