GUWAHATI:
Assam Chief Minister
Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said that extensive agro research holds the key for balanced agricultural development of the country.
The state government was giving importance to organic farming and striving to maintain growth story in sync with ecology, Sonowal said at a programme at the
Assam Agricultural University (AAU) at Jorhat.
"Agricultural research is the key for balanced development and Assam Agricultural University (AAU) should take the lead in setting an agenda for students to carry out research to propel agricultural growth in the state," the chief minister said.
The state has decided to plant 10 crore saplings to maintain greenery, he said. "I appeal to the AAU to set out a future plan for Assam to take the path of agricultural development and economic growth by taking along all stakeholders," he added.
Sarbananda Sonowal (File Photo)
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