The role of the State in implementing the bio-fertiliser schemes has been lauded by several quarters, including the Central Government. This became evident today at the North East Zonal Conference For Kharif. Joint Secretary, Integrated Nutrient Management of the Union Government Satish Chander expressed the hope while addressing the conference that Assam would be able to lead the NE States in this area. The representatives of the Regional Centre for Organic Fertiliser told the conference that the State has around 4032.9 hectare of certified farmland for organic farming. However, the representatives of the State in the conference requested the Central Government to make available 30,000 MTs of chemical fertiliser to the State by the first week of June next. The break up of chemical fertiliser sought for by the State stands as