Betel nut industry can be set up in Assam
Why in News?
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced in the state assembly that the betel nut industry can be set up in Assam. He emphasized the need for local processing instead of exporting raw betel nuts outside the state
Important Key Points:
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma proposed setting up a betel nut industry in the state.
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He questioned why Assam cannot process its own betel nuts instead of sending them outside.
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Two industrialists have signed MoUs to establish betel nut units in Assam.
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The initiative aims to benefit local farmers and prevent Assam’s betel nut from being exported unprocessed.
