64 families rendered homeless in Majuli :
Unabated
erosion in Majuli, the world's largest river island, has washed away
the land and properties of 64 families rendering them homeless. During
the last one week heavy erosion at Bonoria Chapori area, located in the
northern side of the island, hit the families who have been shifted.
Assam Water Resources minister Rajib Lochan Pegu, who represents Majuli
in the state assembly, has assured the affected families that they would
be provided with land soon. Bonoria Chapori area has been plagued by
flood and erosion for over 35 years and the problem aggravated since
2000. Locals alleged that no anti-erosion measures have been taken by
the concerned departments. Earlier, 75 families of Halmora village in
the island were rendered homeless after the village disappeared due to
heavy erosion. They were rehabilitated in 10 other villages of Majuli.
- Abakash Majuli
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