Assam: Massive Soil Erosion Triggers People to Relocated

The Bangri river bank area under the Aalga Gaon Panchayat of the South Salmara Mankachar District is facing heavy losses because of soil erosion. Located just 2 kms away from the district headquarters, this locality faces massive problems because of soil erosion.

According to local sources, over 50 houses and other properties were lost into the river in the past and a small part of the village land is not underwater. And the local people informed that if the necessary action is not implemented urgently, the village will be completely lost because of the rapid erosion.

The local people also informed that they had taken the matter to the Member of the Legislative Assembly Aminul Islam as well as the Member of Parliament Badaruddin Ajmal, but failed to receive any support from their side. So they have requested the state administration to look into the matter and ensure that proper action is taken to save the land from further erosion, otherwise, it is sure that the land will be lost to the river.

It can be mentioned that a large number of people have abandoned their resources and land and settled elsewhere in fear of soil erosion.

Previously, a team consisting of six elected members of the Assam Legislative Assembly visited the South Salmara Mankachar district to take stock of the work done in various developmental projects in the district. The members of the legislative assembly visited several departments in the district headquarters in Hatsingimari and interacted with the officials. The team of MLAs visiting Hatsingimari included Prasanta Phookan, Abdul Rashid Mandal, Aminul Islam (Dhing), Rupak Sharma, Diganta Barman and Aminul Islam (Mankachar).

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