Agartala, Aug. 21 -- The Ministry of Agriculture has given Tripura the authorisation to certify paddy seeds for neighbouring regions such as Mizoram and Manipur, said Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath.
He said Tripura has been entrusted with certification of newly developed varieties in neighbouring states, along with increasing the production and facilitation of exports.
Paying tribute to the agriculture scientist, Dr MS Swaminathan, Nath said, "Though late, I want to convey my thanks to the Research Centre for installing the statue of Dr Swaminathan. It is due to him that agriculture has taken a good shape in the country today. Dr Swaminathan worked to make our country self-sufficient in food grain."
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