Itanagar, Nov. 10 -- Arunachal Pradesh Science and Technology Minister Dasanglu Pul on Tuesday inaugurated a geothermal-powered drying unit at Dirang in West Kameng district, marking an initiative to harness renewable energy for agricultural development and improve farmers' livelihoods.
The facility, funded by the union Ministry of Earth Sciences with gap funding from the state government, was inaugurated in the presence of Norwegian Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener, Dirang MLA and advisor to the minister Phurpa Tsering, and scientists and experts from India, Norway and Iceland.
Addressing the gathering, Pul said the facility would help translate scientific research into practical solutions for farmers and rural communities by using na...