Awadhi, a vernacular in the Hindi dialect continuum spoken by over 38 million people, mainly in the Awadh region. Economy It is one of the 34 districts in Uttar Pradesh currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). Agriculture Wheat, rice, maize, barley, and pulses are the major food crops. Recently farmers have started menthol mint farming in the district, as being the Terai region it is ideal for mint cultivation Sugar is mainly produced by most of the farmers. Sugar-cane and oilseeds are the chief non-food crops. Sugar-cane is grown and processed in this district, forming the backbone of the local economy. Industry Some of India's second largest sugar mills are in the district. Bajaj Hindusthan Limited (BHL) sugar plant in Gola Gokarannath and Bajaj Hindusthan Limited (BHL) sugar plant in Palia Kalan are the a sugar mill unit of balrampur sugar mill in kumbhi there are three largest sugar mills in Asia. In 2008 the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) announced it would construct a major steel processing plant in Behjam, Lakhimpur. The processing unit is intended to have a capacity of 100,000 tonnes per annum and produce TMT (thermo mechanically treated) bars from input material sourced from SAIL's integrated steel plants. Completion of the construction is scheduled for 2013. Lakhimpur is also noted for manufacturing incense, largely as a cottage industry. Administration and politics The district comprises - 2 Parliamentary Constituencies – Kheri, and Dhaurahra 8 Assembly Constituencies – Lakhimpur, Dhaurahara, Gola Gokarannath, Kasta, Mohammadi, Nighasan, Palia Kalan, Srinagar 7 Tehsils – Lakhimpur, Mohammdi, Gola Gokarannath, Nighasan, Dhaurahra, Mitauli, Palia Kalan 15 blocks – Lakhimpur, Behjam, Mitauli, Pasgawan, Mohammdi, Gola Gokarannath, Bankeyganj, Bijuwa, Paliya, Nighasan, Ramiyabehar, Issanagar, Dhaurahara, Nakaha, Phoolbehar 4 Nagar Palikas – Lakhimpur, Gola Gokarannath, Mohammadi, Palia Kalan 7 Town Areas – Kheri, Oel, Mailani, Barbar, Singahi, Dhaurahara, Nighasan 2 Judicial Court Complexes - District and Sessions Courts at Lakhimpur and Sub-Divisional/Civil Courts at Mohammadi Transport Lakhimpur city is from the state capital Lucknow. It can be easily reached by train (Broad gauge) or UPSRTC Bus services. Air Lakhimpur Kheri Airport known as Palia Airport is situated near Dudhwa National Park at Palia Kalan in Lakhimpur Kheri and is at a distance of from Lakhimpur City. The nearest international airport is Amausi International Airport in Lucknow and is at a distance of from the city. Bus UPSRTC operates bus station in