Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare  minister Radha Mohan Singh is holding a review meeting on Development of Agri-horticultural sector of Assam in Guwahati.  The Union minister is  reviewing  the progress of various agricultural schemes.  Mr. Singh has emphasised on timely utilization of funds with proper planning  for the benefit of the farmers.

Assam Agriculture minister Atul Bora said that several measures are being taken by the state government to double the farmers income. He said that stress has been given in production of quality seeds. He said that – being a flood prone state, Fasal Bima Yojna would be a great help to the farmers of Assam.