Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. Gen. KT Parnaik (Retd.) visited a 4-hectare oil palm farm in Bosi Didum Village near Pasighat on October 6, underscoring the State Government’s drive to expand oil palm cultivation.

During the visit, Governor Parnaik interacted with farmer Miti Megu Perme, other local farmers, and agriculture officials to gain firsthand insight into the farm’s operations. He highlighted that oil palm cultivation is more than an agricultural activity—it is a strategic step toward economic growth, farmer empowerment, and national self-reliance. Noting India’s heavy dependence on edible oil imports, the Governor said promoting oil palm can strengthen the rural economy, stabilize prices, and reduce import dependence.

“Arunachal Pradesh has fertile soil, abundant rainfall, and a

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