The agro-climatic conditions of the state favour growing of a variety of fruits, vegetables/ spices like Tea, banana, pineapple, Pineapple, orange, ginger, turmeric, chilies, Potato, Cabbage etc. Mechanized and scientific cultivation of Agriculture and Horticultural produces are being adopted in the state.

 

The food processing sector has the potential to grow at a rapid pace with the demand for processed food increasing every day. By the 2025 the wastage of perishables due to lack of processing infrastructure facilities will be considerably reduced. The favourable agro climatic conditions are conducive for the growth of this sector and opportunities in this sector abound in processing, sourcing, logistics and setting up cold chains.

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Advantage Assam

•Availability of Robust Infrastructure

•High Literacy Rate 81.29%

•Various Incentive Scheme for Industrial Growth

•Access to Large markets i.e. South Asia, SAARC etc.

•Special Tax Incentive for Export Oriented Units

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Key Production Highlights of Assam

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• Rank 1 in Tea Production.

• Rank 3 in production of Pineapple, Jackfruit and Litchi.   

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Infrastructure

• 1 Mega Food Park.

• 5 Industrial Park.

• 1 Agri Export Zone.

• 6 Airports.

• 13 ICD.