Livelihood Mission and Transfer of Technology
The current elected Council of the MAC is prioritizing livelihood-centric schemes to combat poverty and rural unemployment while fostering economic growth. Despite abundant land resources, particularly during the winter, rural youths are migrating to cities in search of employment opportunities. This trend is primarily attributed to a lack of information, technology, entrepreneurship, and skills, compounded by insufficient funding. To address these challenges, the Council is focusing on initiatives aimed at enhancing livelihood opportunities and facilitating the transfer of technology to rural communities. By providing access to information, technology, training, and financial resources, the Council aims to empower rural youths, promote entrepreneurship, and encourage sustainable economic development within the MAC area.
A series of workshops and awareness camps have been held at different places with experts/scientists and resource persons from the following institutions:
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Assam Agricultural University |
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Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhemaji |
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Regional Agricultural Research Station, North Lakhimpur. |
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Sugarcane Research Station, Bura Likson, Dergaon. |
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Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat (for Bamboo cultivation) |
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Hindustan Paper Corporation, Nagaon (for Bamboo cultivation) |
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North East Development Finance Corporation Ltd.(NEDFi) |
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Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), Bhubaneswar, Orissa. |
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Indian Institute of Natural Resins & Gums, Ranchi, Jharkhand. (for Lac culture) |
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Pratyay Agro-Tech Pvt. Ltd. (for Banana cultivation), Chaygaon, Kamrup. |
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Assam Institute of Management, Guwahati. |
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Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Guwahati. |
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Central Muga Eri Research & Training Institute, Central Silk Board, Lahdoigarh, Jorhat. |
