The Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission has been honored with the Top Performing State Award in the Medium State Category for its exceptional execution of the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises scheme. Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan presented the prestigious accolade during the national PMFME Conclave held in New Delhi. On behalf of the state mission, State Mission Director Kuntalmoni Sarma Bordoloi accepted the award, marking a milestone achievement for the region's rural development framework.
Recognizing Grassroots Livelihoods and Rural Enterprise
This national honor acknowledges the collective determination of ASRLM officials, self-help groups, small-scale rural entrepreneurs, and institutional stakeholders across Assam. Through targeted financial, technical, and marketing support, the mission has assisted traditional micro-food processing units in adopting modern processing techniques and expanding their market reach. These structured efforts have fostered sustainable livelihoods and substantially strengthened local food processing enterprises throughout the state.
State Leadership Lauds Grassroots Economic Impact
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated the ASRLM network on securing this national distinction, highlighting the mission's role as a cornerstone of grassroots development. Sarma noted that the organization has consistently acted as a key driver of local economic growth, successfully implementing major development programs on the ground. He affirmed that this achievement stands as clear evidence of effective governance and dedicated work benefiting rural families and small producers across Assam.
Paving the Way for Empowered Women and Self-Reliance
Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Atul Bora also celebrated the accomplishment, calling it a thoroughly well deserved recognition for the entire ASRLM workforce. Sharing his thoughts in a statement posted on X, Bora encouraged the team to maintain its momentum in building a self-reliant Assam. The award underlines the ongoing initiatives aimed at empowering rural women entrepreneurs, raising agricultural value addition, and fortifying the rural economy of the state.
