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Agriculture
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika Inspects Makhana Production in Kamrup
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 08:36 PM
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Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika visited Kamrup district to review the cultivation and processing of makhana, a key local crop.
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika travelled to Kamrup district on Thursday to inspect the cultivation and processing of makhana, locally known as fox nuts. The visit included a tour of several farms where the water‑lily seeds are grown, as well as processing units that convert the raw product into marketable goods.
During the inspection, Hazarika met with farmers and industry representatives to discuss the current status of makhana production. He highlighted the crop’s importance to the local economy and the potential for expanding its market reach.
The minister’s visit underscored the state government’s focus on boosting agricultural activities in the region, particularly those that can generate employment and increase farmers’ incomes.
During the inspection, Hazarika met with farmers and industry representatives to discuss the current status of makhana production. He highlighted the crop’s importance to the local economy and the potential for expanding its market reach.
The minister’s visit underscored the state government’s focus on boosting agricultural activities in the region, particularly those that can generate employment and increase farmers’ incomes.