Assam: Lahowal MLA Binod Hazarika takes stock of erosion in Dibrugarh
It was reported that the area is under severe condition due to the marauding erosion, and massive chunks of land and several houses have been eroded into the river.
By Avik Chakraborty
DIBRUGARH:
Lahowal MLA Binod Hazarika, on Wednesday, visited the Nagaguli area of Dibrugarh, to take stock of the erosion problems caused due to floods.
It was reported that the area is under severe condition due to the marauding erosion, and massive chunks of land and several houses have been eroded into the river.
Speaking to The Northeast Today (TNT), Hazarika informed that the 3 km stretch on the banks of Nagaguli is without any protection, and some immediate measures need to be taken at the earliest. He stated that after assessing the full Detailed Project Report (DPR), a porcupine project of Rs 5 crore will be made available for erosion management in the area.
He further added that every year, land erosion results in loss of land area and leaves many people homeless.
"People are forced to take shelter in the relief camps. Due to marauding erosion, Rohmoria lost large land areas due to the erosion process over the years," Hazarika added.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has instructed the Deputy Commissioner's of all the districts to take immediate steps for relief measures.
Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha (ACMS) General Secretary and Doomdooma MLA, Rupesh Gowala, also visited the Nagaguli area with ACMS delegates to take stock of the situation.
(Edited by Shankar Kumar Turha)
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