Assam agriculture minister Pijush Hazarika interacted with mushroom growers on National Mushroom Day to discuss new development steps. He reviewed challenges faced by farmers and outlined plans to improve the farming sector in the state.
The state government will set up two spawn production units in every district next year. Each unit will receive an allocation of Rs 10 lakh to build better local infrastructure.
Officials also announced plans to build 200 mushroom processing units across the state. Local growers will get exposure training trips to states like West Bengal.
The government will grant Rs 1 lakh each to 1,000 progressive farmers starting next year.Minister Hazarika urged farmers to use collateral-free loans from the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund. Women are encouraged to start mushroom farming to increase family incomes.
The state will bring 20 percent more land under irrigation following the chief minister's directions.A separate meeting was held with oil palm companies to review expansion strategies in Assam. The minister warned district agriculture officers against unnecessary delays in clearing projects.
Companies were also warned that unjustified delays in cultivation plans will lead to blacklisting.