Arunachal to sign MoU with Assam Agriculture University
The Arunachal Pradesh government and Assam Agriculture University (AAU), Jorhat have agreed to sign an MoU for geographical indication (GI) registration of Khamti Lahi Rice, Tawang Maize and Adi Ginger (Kekir) and their processing and marketing thereof.
The decision to sign the memorandum of understanding (MoU) was taken during a meeting held through video conferencing on Thursday between deputy chief minister Chowna Mein and AAU vice-chancellor Prof Ashok Bhattacharya.
Besides GI registration of the three products, the MoU, once signed, would also focus on strengthening other agro-technology practices such as processing, packaging, and marketing of agricultural produces in the state.During the meeting, Mein said the Khamti Lahi Rice is known for its uniqueness in terms of its taste, aroma, size, shape, colour and cooking method.
