In August 2021, the Agriculture Minister of which state flagged off the first-ever shipment of 50 metric tons of maize to Bangladesh?

The correct answer is Assam. Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, on 3 August 2021, flagged off the first-ever shipment of 50 metric tons of maize to Bangladesh. This has been regarded as a major milestone in the Assam agriculture sector. The initiative was taken through the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC). Assam's maize production has been increased by 47% in the last 5 years. Assam: Chief Minister - Himanta Biswa Sarma Governor - Jagdish Mukhi. Number of districts - 33.