Assam’s Majuli becomes first island district of India

Majuli became the first island district of India after it was inaugurated as the 35th district of Assam by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
The inauguration the island district coincides with the 90th birth anniversary of Assamese music maestro and Dadasaheb Phakle awardee Bhupen Hazarika.
Earlier in September 2016, Majuli had become the world’s largest river island in the Guinness Book of World Records, replacing Brazil’s Marajo.
During inaugurating the island district, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced that construction of Bogibeel bridge was at its terminal stage and Dhola-Sadiya Bridge will be commissioned in 2017.
Besides, Chief Minister also held the cabinet meeting at Majuli which was for the first time held outside Guwahati. It was announced that state government has proposed to set up cultural university in Majuli to enable research and advanced studies of art and culture of the state. State Government also has decided to set up centre of water resources in the island to suggest remedial steps for the recurring flood and erosion there.

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016