HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Dec 23: Marking National Farmers’ Day, Cairn Oil & Gas, a part of the Vedanta Group, reaffirmed its commitment to rural development by supporting farmers in Jorhat through access to high-yielding rice seeds, organic inputs and crop facilitation. The initiative was highlighted during an awareness session organised for farmers in collaboration with the Jorhat Agriculture Department, Government of Assam, along with Cairn’s ongoing engagement with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Jorhat and the Assam Agricultural University–Assam Rice Research Institute (ARRI), Titabar.
The programme aims to enhance crop productivity, improve income security and promote scientific agricultural practices across the region. Through the initiative, Cairn has worked to bridge institutions, government schemes and local communities, ensuring farmers gain access to quality inputs, knowledge transfer and market-linked confidence.
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Speaking on the collaboration, Priyank Majumdar, ADO, Nakachari, Jorhat Agriculture Department, Government of Assam, said that high-yielding varieties such as Ranjit and Bahadur have consistently demonstrated strong performance in Assam. He added that helping farmers access quality seed and scientific practices strengthens productivity, reduces risk and supports long-term farm sustainability.
Under its CSR programme, Cairn supported the procurement and distribution of the widely adopted Ranjit and Bahadur rice varieties developed under the Regional Rice Research Institute system. Nearly 100 farmers cultivating around 110 acres of land benefited from the initiative and recorded significant yield improvements.
Sharing his experience, Ratul Gogoi, a farmer from Naginijan, said that farmers received good quality seeds, compost and guidance, which led to increased yields. He added that crop insurance provided confidence to invest more in farming and move forward with hope.
The initiative builds on an earlier seed distribution drive conducted in Naginijan earlier this year, where Cairn and ARRI introduced high-yielding varieties and promoted organic farming practices through the distribution of vermicompost. With support from the Jorhat Agriculture Department, all participating farmers were also enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, extending crop insurance coverage and financial security.
Preliminary field assessments indicate a significant increase in agricultural output, with even higher yields anticipated. A detailed report will be released by KVK after the completion of the harvesting season.
By improving yields, promoting organic inputs, strengthening institutional collaboration and expanding crop insurance coverage, Cairn aims to enhance farm incomes, reduce risks and support self-reliance among rural communities in Assam.
