Multi-pronged initiative in pipeline for the development of Rani Chapori: CM
State government to consider allotting land pattas to the farmers of Rani Chapori
Government to take up plans to arrest soil erosion and protect Rani Chapori: CM
Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today visited Rani Chapori in Rani Development Block of Azara Revenue Circle and witnessed the flourishing cultivation of diverse crops by the farmers of the area in the sprawling sand bar on the Brahmaputra river. He suggested multi-pronged strategies for the development of the chapori including its farmers.
The Chief Minister spent around 2.5 hours of his time in the chapori, talked to the farmers, listened to their problems. He also said that State government will take steps in allotting land pattas to the farmers who are cultivating the chapori.
Chief Minister Dr. Sarma upon reaching the chapori by boat and tractor, covered a sizeable area of the chapori on foot and saw the cultivation done by the farmers. It may be noted that around 500 farmers’ families reside there, practise organic farming and transformed the 705 hectare area of the chapori into a flourishing green expanse, reflecting the spirit of self-reliance.
Chief Minister Dr. Sarma during his visit also interacted with the farmers and took stock of various challenges faced by them. Considering the problem of soil erosion, which posed serious threat to the chapori, Dr. Sarma said that initiatives will be taken to arrest the problem. He said that he would ask Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika to study the problem using the expertise of the department and come out with a plan to revert the erosion problem faced by the chapori. He also said that considering the connectivity issue with the chapori, State government would also study the feasibility of constructing a bridge to the chapori.
With regard to the electricity problem, Chief Minister assured the farmers to install more solar lights and replace the out of order solar pumps with new ones to irrigate the entire cultivable land. Dr. Sarma also said that since tractors play a key role in making farming more profitable, he assured the farmers that his government would take steps in ensuring that more and more farmers have the access to the modern farming equipment to make agriculture more profitable. The Chief Minister also told the farmers that his government will make necessary marketing linkage for the farmers of the chapori to sell their produce.
The Chief Minister said, “The farmers of Rani Chapori are setting an example by producing diverse crops and supporting livelihood of an entire community. I am impressed by their focus on Atmanirbhar Krishi”. On being informed about petty theft incidents in the chapori allegedly by miscreants from the nearby areas, he said that the River Police Force will be sensitized to deal with the issue. Dr. Sarma during his visit also paid his obeisance to Shiva and Jagannath at a temple on the chapori.
Chief Minister Dr. Sarma during his day-long visit also attended the Bhogali celebrations organized by the Brahmaputra Kala Kristi Sangha in Garal. While celebrating the festive spirit of the occasion, Dr. Sarma engaged in discussion with the locals, listened to their civic concerns and assured them of prompt and effective solutions.
Later, the Chief Minister also paid his visit to Garigaon Bornamghar at Garigaon and offered his prayers for the welfare of all sections of the people. During his visit, he received a memorandum outlining the challenges faced by the locals. He spent time listening to the problems of the residents and assured that steps will be taken to resolve all their issues.
Dr. Sarma also inaugurated Debokanta Bhawan at Sadilapur and laid foundation for its first floor. The Bhawan adjacent to the Kanai Thakur Namghar is expected to serve as a venue for meetings and other spiritual gatherings.
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