In a move to incentivise organic farming, the Assam government will set up 100 organic markets for selling organic products.
Chairing a meeting of Agriculture department CM Sonowal also directed Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to allot suitable lands in their respective districts.
Sonowal asked the Managing Director of Assam Seeds Corporation Limited to produce seeds of Rs. 200 crore.
The meeting also discussed in detail the ways and means to produce seeds and have stressed on creating adequate infrastructure for seed production in the state.
The meeting also discussed on Remunerative Approach for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation (RKVY) scheme etc.