Pasighat East MLA Kaling Moyong feels that Arunachal Pradesh has the potential  in the agriculture, horticulture and allied sectors.

He made the remark at the inaugural programme of the two days Kisan Mela.

The event was organized by the College of Agriculture in collaboration with the College of Horticulture & Forestry and Krishi Vigyan Kendra here in East Siang district on Wednesday.

The theme of the Mela is ‘Innovations in Potato Farming to Empower Tribal Farmers in the North Eastern Region of India, reports The Arunachal Times.

The MLA said agriculture and farmers remain the top priority of the governments and asserted that conducive environment has been created for agriculture and allied sectors in order to increase farmer income, ensure food security and economic growth.

He observed that the assembly of farmers, entrepreneurs, experts in the two days mela would help in developing linkages between various stakeholders to benefit the farming community.

The MLA opined that agriculture and horticulture colleges at Pasighat were making strides in every field and features in national headlines for its unprecedented achievements.

“KVKs were conducting quality research and ensuring extension services,” the MLA was quoted as saying by The Arunachal Times, adding that both central and state governments have assured of all possible support in agri-horti business innovations to create employment opportunities and provided appropriate insurance policies to strengthen the morale of the growers.