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Assam Hails Pulses Mission After Chouhan Visit, Farmers Set to Gain Mills

Assam Minister Atul Bora stated that the Rashtriya Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission will benefit farmers, following a discussion with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during his visit to the state. The mission, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last October, has an allocation of Rs 11,440 crore aimed at achieving self-reliance in pulses. Chouhan emphasized that the recent Union Budget is a roadmap for development, with special focus on Assam and the Northeast, designed to benefit every section of society. He described the budget as laying a strong foundation for a fully developed India.

Key Points: Assam's Atul Bora on Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission Benefits

  • Mission for self-reliance in pulses
  • Rs 11,440 crore allocation
  • Part of Union Budget's NE focus
  • Aims to provide mills to farmers
  • Blueprint for a developed India
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"Rashtriya Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission will benefit farmers": Atul Bora after Shivraj Singh Chouhan's visit to Assam

Assam Minister Atul Bora says the Rashtriya Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission will benefit farmers following Union Agri Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's visit.

"This will benefit the farmers... We will be able to provide mills to farmers... - Atul Bora"

Guwahati, February 12

Assam Minister Atul Bora said the Rashtriya Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission will benefit farmers, following Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's visit to the state.

Bora highlighted the government's efforts for agricultural development under Prime Minister Modi's guidance.

Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Bora said, "He visited here today, and we had a discussion. There is the Rashtriya Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission... This will benefit the farmers... We will be able to provide mills to farmers... Under the able guidance of PM Modi, we are doing a lot of work for farmers."

On October 11 last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission (Mission for Self-Reliance in Pulses) with a total allocation of Rs 11,440 crore.

A day earlier, Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that Assam and the entire Northeast are scripting a "new chapter of development", asserting that the recently presented Union Budget lays a strong foundation for a fully developed India with special focus on the northeastern states.

Addressing a gathering in Guwahati, Chouhan said the Union Budget should not be seen merely as a document of numbers but as a roadmap that gives wings to the aspirations of 140 crore Indians.

"Today, Assam and the entire Northeast are writing a new chapter of development. Today, I have come before you especially to discuss the Union Budget that has just been presented. This budget is not just a document of figures. It works to open the sky high for the dreams of 140 crore Indians to take a new flight," he said.

Chouhan said the budget opens new avenues of progress for India, Assam and the entire Northeast, adding that it has been designed to benefit "every section of society and every caste".

"It opens the doors of progress and development of India, Assam and the North East. Friends, this budget is for every section of society, every caste. There is a blueprint to strengthen every state, and especially the North-East. In this budget, I am happy to say that we have to make a strong roadmap for the future of India. The complete plan for a fully developed India has been prepared," Chouhan added.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Good to see focus on the Northeast. For too long, development felt centered elsewhere. If this mission provides actual infrastructure like mills and fair procurement, it can change lives. Implementation is key, though.
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Aman W
₹11,440 crore is a huge amount. While the intention is good, I sincerely hope there is strict monitoring to prevent corruption and leakage. We've seen big announcements before with little change on the ground for the average farmer.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows agricultural policy, self-reliance in pulses is crucial for food security. The success will depend on training farmers in modern techniques and ensuring a reliable supply chain. Hope the mission includes these aspects.
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Vikram M
Bahut accha hai! My uncle is a farmer in Assam. If they really provide mills locally, it will save so much cost and time for farmers. No more middlemen taking a big cut. Fingers crossed this works out. 🤞
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Kiran H
The budget being called a "roadmap" is fine, but we need concrete, yearly targets for this mission. How many mills by when? How much increase in pulse production? Without clear metrics, it's just another speech.

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