Itanagar, May 11 -- In a major push toward agricultural development in the region, Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Minister Gabriel D Wangsu launched a mega oil palm plantation drive at Aara-Camp, Abali in Lower Dibang Valley district on Sunday.
The initiative, themed 'Sowing for a better future', was organised by 3F Oil Palm company in collaboration with the District Agriculture Office.
In his address, Minister Wangsu emphasised that oil palm cultivation is "not just a state mission but our national mission". He commended local farmers for successfully sustaining their livelihoods through oil palm cultivation and encouraged them to share their success stories with other regions across the state.
Local MLA Puinnyo Apu referred to Prime Min...