The Power Minister of Assam and Dibrugarh MLA, Prasanta Phukan, launched an innovative geo bag installation project to combat the severe river erosion along the Brahmaputra. This initiative aims to safeguard local communities ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. Geo Bags: A Modern Solution The project targets a 1.7-kilometer stretch of the Brahmaputra riverbank in the Nagaghuli area, located on the outskirts of Dibrugarh town in Assam. River erosion in this region has consistently threatened the lives and property of residents. The newly introduced geo bags are designed to offer […]
Geo Bag Project Becomes A New Hope Against Brahmaputra River Erosion
The Power Minister of Assam and Dibrugarh MLA, Prasanta Phukan, launched an innovative geo bag installation project to combat the severe river erosion along the Brahmaputra. This initiative aims to safeguard local communities ahead of the upcoming monsoon season.
The project targets a 1.7-kilometer stretch of the Brahmaputra riverbank in the Nagaghuli area, located on the outskirts of Dibrugarh town in Assam. River erosion in this region has consistently threatened the lives and property of residents. The newly introduced geo bags are designed to offer effective protection.
Geo bags are strong barriers made from woven polyester and polypropylene fabrics. They are filled with sand and river silt, creating a solid defense against the erosive forces of the river. Using boats, these geo bags are strategically placed along the vulnerable riverbanks, providing a temporary yet effective solution to halt further erosion.
The project is set to be completed within 45 days, well before the monsoon season arrives. Phukan emphasized that the primary objective is to protect the residents of Nagaghuli from the destructive power of the Brahmaputra, which has caused irreversible damage to local land and properties over the years. “This project is crucial for the people of this area. It will help protect their homes and livelihoods from the river’s erosion,” Phukan said during the launch.
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Unlike traditional methods of riverbank protection, geo bags are environmentally friendly. They serve as resistance walls that can divert floodwaters, allowing natural vegetation to grow in the area. This growth of vegetation is vital to local biodiversity, supporting wildlife and preventing further erosion.
For the residents of Nagaghuli, most of whom are farmers and tea estate workers, this project brings much-needed hope. Many have watched their lands and homes wash away into the river over the years. Local farmer Haren Bhumij expressed his relief, stating, “We finally have hope that our homes and livelihoods will be protected.”
This initiative not only offers a physical barrier against erosion but also strengthens the community’s resilience. Furthermore as geo bags begin to stabilize the riverbanks, residents can look forward to a future where their homes and farms are safe from the constant threat of the Brahmaputra’s erosion.
The geo bag project is a testament to modern solutions for age-old problems. Moreover it provides an effective and environmentally conscious alternative to traditional erosion control methods, giving the residents of Dibrugarh a fighting chance against the river’s relentless forces.
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