Meghalaya has unveiled a riverbank protection plan for West Garo Hills
The West Garo Hills riverbank protection project was announced by the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly in an effort to address the area's frequent flooding. In the March 4 Budget Session, Water Resources Minister Comingone Ymbon presented ideas for both short-term relief and long-term mitigation. In response to questions from lawmaker Mizanur Kazi, Minister Rymbui said that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) is being developed for Phulbari town's riverside protection from Patakata village to Bhaitbari valley.
The project intends to stop the erosion that has negatively affected the area due to the Brahmaputra and Jinjiram rivers. "The Public Works Department has taken up repairs to restore eroded portions and damaged embankments caused by river Rongai, Jinjiram and also the back flow of rive...