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Israel offers expertise to Assam farmers

Sushanta Talukdar

David Danieli

GUWAHATI: Israeli Ambassador in India David Danieli has offered Assam farmers his country’s expertise in agriculture and water management to boost crop productivity.

During a meeting with Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday, the envoy said the farmers were also welcome to undertake technical courses in Israel.

Earlier, Mr. Danieli told The Hindu that Israel had mastered the art of using its scarce water resources effectively for both domestic and farming purposes. He said that though the availability of water was much more in Assam , proper utilisation, particularly of the waters of the Brahmaputra and its tributaries, would help increase agricultural productivity.

Mr. Danieli, on a three-day visit to Assam, felt that sharing of expertise could also help in developing novel ideas in agriculture and water management.

Tourism could be another sector for cooperation, he felt.

The beautiful rivers, diverse population, wildlife sanctuaries, and the natural beauty of Assam and other northeastern States could be of great attraction for Israeli tourists. “The Northeast definitely has its own fascination. The landscape, the historical and archaeological sites and the rich culture and heritage of its ethnic populace have truly made the region a unique tourist destination. The huge flowing rivers are really fascinating for the Israelis,” he said.

The flow of tourists would increase once word about the tourism potential of the Northeast spread in Israel. Road shows in Israel by the Assam Government might be of great help.

On Sunday, the Israeli envoy delivered a lecture on “Political and security challenges for Israel in West Asia region” at the Yuva Vikas Kedra here.

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