On September 30, 2026, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state Cabinet had approved 84.6 acres of land at Patharkandi for a proposed agricultural college. The institution will be the first agricultural college in the Barak Valley and Assam’s fourth agricultural college once established.
The proposed college will be located in Patharkandi, Sribhumi district, providing students from Barak Valley and adjoining areas with greater access to specialised agricultural education. The project is expected to create opportunities for young people to pursue higher studies, develop practical skills and engage in agricultural research and innovation.
The institution is also expected to strengthen the region’s agricultural education and research infrastructure, with potential focus on farming practices, crops and agricultural technologies suited to local needs. The land allotment marks a key step in setting up the college, while details such as academic programmes, infrastructure and the commencement date for classes a
