Agriculture Minister Atul Bora Launched 'Bodoland Pig Mission' at Bodofa Cultural Complex

GUWAHATI: Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora formally launched "Bodoland Pig Mission" at Bodofa Cultural Complex in Kokrajhar in presence of Bodoland Territorial Region CEM Pramod Boro

Further state minister Urkhao Gwra Brahma was also present at the event among others.

Notably, the Bodoland Pig Mission is a new initiative for farmers to make Bodoland Territorial [Region (BTP) a Piggery hub in the days to come. The mission was initiated by the BTP administration to create awareness of self-reliant livelihood in the region.

Reportedly, over 35,000 farmers are going to be engaged in the Bodoland Pig Mission across the districts.

"It is a step to transform traditional livelihood into sustainable economic activities. The mission is expected to reach out to all areas" said Pramod Boro. 

Earlier, in response to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's request, the 'All Assam Pig Farmers Association' on Wednesday met the Chief Minister and submitted their detailed report for the 'Assam Piggery Mission'.

The total cost of the project is pegged at Rs 456.42 crore. The project envisages self-sustaining pig production and uplift of the socio-economic condition of the pig farmers in Assam.

Thanking the Chief Minister for undertaking the initiative aimed at "the empowerment of 10 Lakh vulnerable small-scale farmers of Assam, the Association was optimistic that this move will generate opportunities for another 10 Lakh people who will be associated with the Pig Industry. "We are extremely grateful to the Chief Minister for his personal interest and passion for the development of this sector, and also the State's economy," the organization's joint secretary, Debraj Swargari, told The Sentinel.

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