Jorhat, Nov 4: A new drought-resistant variety of rice, developed by the Assam Rice Research Institute (ARRI), Titabar, was officially released among farmers in honour of veteran agricultural scientist Dr Arun Pathak.

The variety, named “Arun”, was launched by Agriculture Minister Atul Bora during the celebration of Kisaan Diwas (Farmers’ Day) at the institute, on Tuesday.

The day-long programme featured a farmers’ fair, felicitation of progressive cultivators from across the state, and the unveiling of several new agricultural initiatives.

Speaking at the do, Minister Bora informed that Dr Pathak himself had chosen the name “Arun” for the new rice variety during his lifetime.

He said the variety’s drought-resilient qualities would be particularly beneficial for farmers affected by er

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