HT Correspondent
BOKAJAN, Nov 27: In a major development, Dr. Numal Momin, MLA of Bokajan and deputy speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly on Monday unveiled a paddy procurement centre here at Balipathar in Bokajan.
Operated by the Assam Food & Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd., the center serves as a crucial storage facility for locally sourced paddy.
Speaking on the occasion, the MLA disclosed the procurement price at Rs 2,183 per quintal this year.
The event saw the participation of Bili Mohan Khaklary, executive member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, and council members Kadom Terangpi and Pabitra Rongpi, emphasizing the significance of this initiative for the agricultural community in the region.