Sonowal, Hazarika Visit Erosion-Hit Chabua; Assure Anti-Erosion Measures

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and State Minister Pijush Hazarika visited erosion-hit areas of North Balijan and Bogoritolia in Chabua. The Brahmaputra washed away around two km of geotextile embankment and 35 bighas of Balijan Tea Estate land. The ministers assured temporary anti-erosion steps during monsoon and promised permanent measures later. Local residents held a community puja seeking divine help to stop erosion and protect their land.