June 11, 2022: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday launched the export of the locally produced Litchi from Tezpur in Assam’s Darrang district to London.

CM Sarma was in Tezpur, where he also inaugurated the state-of-the-art Tezpur Convention Centre at Batamari besides holding the Cabinet meeting.

"The export of the locally produced Litchi fruit will further help the local farmers to make more profits. This will also add a boost to the production of Litchi in local farms in the district," he said.

“Delighted to launch the export of Tezpur Litchi, which has been given geographical indication (GI) tag for its excellent quality & pleasant flavor, to London by Agnigarh Farmer Producer Company through Kiega Exims at Tezpur Convention Center in Sonitpur dist”, the CM tweeted.

The CM was also seen enjoying some plump, juicy Tezpur litchis.