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Preserving tradition, promoting excellence

Shan-Exim is a proprietary concern based in Guwahati promoted by retired civil servant A K Absar Hazarika. The primary objective of the firm is to promote the niche and traditional agro-products of the North-East India in the global market. The focus is to identify such products at source and arrange for market linkages so that original growers can get remunerative prices of their exclusive products.

Promoter :

A K Absar Hazarika – ACS, Commissioner & Secretary, Government of Assam (Retd)

Background of A K Absar Hazarika – Retired Civil Servant – CEO – Shan Exim, Guwahati

absar hazarikaMr. Hazarika, a Civil Servant by profession, has been involved in diverse fields and have rich experience behind him.

He started career as a civil servant in the year 1980 after completion of studies from Gauhati University.

In addition to serving in the state in different capacities starting as EAC to finally retiring as Commissioner & Secretary, Govt. of Assam in 2013.

During this long period, also served on deputation to outside the State Government. as follows:

1. Regional Manager (NE) in TRIFED ( Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation) a Govt. of India enterprise under Ministry of Tribal Affairs for four years. The prime responsibility was to create market linkage for agricultural and horticultural produce from the region to within the country & abroad. These, inter alia, involved the minor forest produce (MFP)

2. General Manager ( Special projects) in North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. ( NEDFI) a regional financial institution exclusively for NE States promoted by Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance (Banking) for four years. Responsible for initiating organic farming, high value aromatic & medicinal plants, essential oils, floriculture, IT parks, training of local manpower for IT enabled services & many new & innovative projects for the youths. Served four years

3. CEO & Director of operations, NE Mega Food Park, the first & largest food processing Industrial park of the NE region. Promoted by Ministry of Food Processing, Govt. of India & APEDA. Completed the entire physical infrastructure upto commissioning of the project in two years of holding the position.

Also served in the DRDA under Rural Development Department; In the initial years of his career which provided vast experience of working with grassroot level stakeholders in implementing different employment generation projects. In addition to above also served as the Deputy Commissioner in three major districts of Assam – undivided Kamrup, Kamrup (Metropolitan) & Tinsukia.

Experience the diversity of North-East's agricultural offerings

Our Products
Our products are a true reflection of North-East India's rich agricultural heritage and diversity, offering customers a taste of authentic and traditional flavors.
Our Customers
Our customers appreciate the unique and authentic flavors of North-East India's traditional agricultural products and are committed to supporting sustainable and traditional farming practices.