Assam Agribusiness Rural Transformation Project - APART Assam

🌾 Common Facility Centre Hanhchara, Jorhat 🌾

Shri Jay Shivani, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Jorhat, today visited the 4TPH rice processing Common Facility Centre (CFC) at Hanhchara, Jorhat to inspect the ongoing commercial production at the facility. The project has been setup with a project cost of Rs 7.39crs with 80% grant under APART and machinery technology from SATAKE.

This CFC is a significant step towards empowering local rice producers and enhancing rice processing capacity in the region. Through modern technology and collaborative efforts, the Jorhat Rice CFC aims to enhance productivity, improve the quality of rice milling, and promote value addition for the benefit of local farmers and entrepreneurs 🌱

CMO Assam Atul Bora অতুল বৰা Department of Agriculture, Assam Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Assam World Bank South Asia World Bank India District Administration, Jorhat

On 12th December 2025, the Knowledge Sharing Session under APART was held at the Assam Administrative Staff College, Khanapara. The meeting was chaired by Smt. Aruna Rajoria, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Assam, Agriculture Department & APC, and Chairperson, ARIAS Society.

The session was attended by Shri Virendra Mittal, IAS, State Project Director, ARIAS Society; Dr. P. Uday Praveen, IAS, Director of Agriculture, Assam; OPIU Heads; Nodal Officers; and officials from the implementing departments and ARIAS Society.

The discussions focused on sharing experiences, continuing successful interventions, and strengthening coordination among stakeholders.

CMO Assam Atul Bora অতুল বৰা Department of Agriculture, Assam AAU - Assam Agricultural University World Bank South Asia World Bank India