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Sonowal lays stress on agri sector for ‘Atmanirbhar Assam’

Sonowal lays stress on agri sector for ‘Atmanirbhar Assam’

Guwahati, Aug 15 (UNI) Putting thrust on development of the state through agriculture and allied sectors, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today announced a series of schemes in these sectors, while also reiterating the government’s commitment to implement Clause 6 of Assam Accord, which proposes constitutional safeguards to Assamese people.
Addressing the central Independence Day celebration at Judges Field here after unfurling the Tricolour, Sonowal announced 11 schemes for the agriculture sector, underlining that the state government was working towards an ‘Atmanirbhar Assam’ through development of agriculture.
He lauded the efforts of the farmers and others associated with the agriculture and allied sectors during the lockdown period, highlighting that produce from the state was sent not only outside the state but to overseas destination like Dubai also.

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