Guwahati: Assam Agriculture, Irrigation and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika on Thursday chaired two key review meetings at Janata Bhawan to assess the progress of major initiatives aimed at strengthening the state’s agriculture and irrigation sectors. During the first meeting, the minister reviewed the progress of the Singua Flow Irrigation Scheme (FIS) Cluster under the Modernisation of Command Area Development (MCAD) Programme, Assam’s pilot project under the Government of India’s flagship irrigation initiative. The project is expected to benefit around 1,427 hectares of agricultural land through improved irrigation efficiency and scientific water management practices. Hazarika directed officials to ensure timely completion of the project while maintaining quality standards.
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In a separate meeting, the minister assessed the implementation of oil palm cultivation under the National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP). Discussions focused on expanding oil palm cultivation across the state and enhancing domestic edible oil production. Hazarika emphasized that successful implementation of the irrigation project would contribute significantly to the vision of “Har Khet Ko Pani” and serve as a model for similar initiatives in Assam. He also noted that expanding oil palm farming could boost farmers’ incomes while supporting India’s goal of self-reliance in edible oils.
Reiterating the state government’s commitment to sustainable agricultural growth, the minister stressed the importance of effective coordination among stakeholders to improve irrigation coverage and strengthen Assam’s agricultural sector.
