Jorhat : Marking National Farmers’ Day, Cairn Oil & Gas, a part of the Vedanta Group, reaffirmed its commitment to rural development by supporting farmers in Jorhat through access to high-yielding rice-seeds, organic inputs, and crop facilitation. The initiative was highlighted during an awareness session organised for the farmers in collaboration with Jorhat Agriculture Department, Government of Assam, alongside Cairn’s ongoing initiative with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Jorhat, and the Assam Agricultural University – Assam Rice Research Institute (ARRI), Titabar.
The programme aims to enhance crop productivity, improve income security and promote scientific agricultural practices in the region.
Speaking on the collaboration, Priyank Majumdar, ADO, Nakachari, Jorhat Agriculture Department, Government of Assam said: “High-yielding varieties like Ranjit and Bahadur have consistently demonstrated strong performance in Assam. By helping farmers access quality seed and scientific practices, this initiative strengthens productivity, reduces risk, and supports long-term farm sustainability.”
Cairn’s role has been to bridge institutions, government schemes, and local communities, ensuring that farmers gain access to high-quality inputs, knowledge transfer, and market-linked confidence.
Under its CSR programme, Cairn supported the procurement and distribution of the widely adopted Ranjit and Bahadur rice varieties developed under the Regional Rice Research Institute system. Nearly 100 farmers, cultivating approximately 110 acres of land, have benefited from the initiative, recording significant yield improvements.
Ratul Gogoi, a farmer from Naginijan: “We received good quality seeds, compost, and guidance. Our yields have increased, and crop insurance gives us the confidence to invest more in our fields. This support has helped us move forward with hope.”
The initiative builds on an earlier seed-distribution drive conducted in Naginijan earlier this year where Cairn and ARRI introduced high-yielding varieties and promoted organic farming practices through distribution of vermi compost. Additionally, with the support from the Jorhat Agriculture Department, Government of Assam, all participating farmers were also enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, extending crop-insurance protection and financial security.
Preliminary field assessments indicate a significant increase in agricultural produce with even higher yields anticipated. The report for which will be released by KVK once the harvesting season is over.
Beyond immediate yield gains, the initiative highlights Cairn’s sustained role in strengthening institutional convergence by connecting agricultural universities, extension services, government programmes, and farmer network. This includes facilitating logistics, procurement support, and access to scientific farming knowledge.
By improving yields, promoting organic inputs, strengthening institutional convergence, and expanding coverage under crop insurance, Cairn aims to enhance farm incomes, reduce risk, and support self-reliance across rural communities in Assam.
