Dispur, July 12 -- Assam Minister for Agriculture, Irrigation and Parliamentary Affairs, Pijush Hazarika, on Sunday visited the Hatiamukh Irrigation Project at Baghjap Gaon Panchayat under the Jagiroad Legislative Assembly Constituency.

According to a release, constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 30.67 crore, the canal-based irrigation project has brought nearly 5,800 bighas of agricultural land under assured irrigation, benefiting a large number of indigenous farmers in the area. Expressing satisfaction over the positive impact of the project, the Minister said that access to reliable irrigation has significantly strengthened agricultural activities in the region.

Interacting with local farmers during the visit, Hazarika urged them t...