Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Dhemaji Residents Rally to Reclaim Encroached Land in Habung
People in Dhemaji are trying to get back land that others have taken illegally in Habung.
They held a meeting to talk about this problem, which is stopping the government from building new things there.
They plan to ask the Chief Minister for help in getting the land back.
Habung is a historic place and the government wants to make it a tourist spot, having already given money to improve it.
Dhemaji residents met to address land encroachment in Habung.
The meeting was chaired by a retired teacher and organized by the Habung Development and Managing Committee.
The discussion focused on reclaiming illegally occupied land hampering development projects.
A proposal will be sent to the Chief Minister of Assam for a solution.
Habung, a historical site, is also slated for tourism development with significant government funding.
- Who
- Residents of Dhemaji, members of the Habung Development and Managing Committee, and dignitaries.
- What
- A meeting was held to address land encroachment in Habung.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Habung-Halung-Hophi in Dhemaji
- Why
- To reclaim encroached land hindering development and tourism efforts.
Dhemaji Residents
Land Encroachers
Land Ownership
Dhemaji Residents
Reclaim encroached land for development and tourism.
Land Encroachers
Those occupying the land.
- Meeting Location
- Habung-Halung-Hophi, Dhemaji
- Chaired by
- Retired teacher Ratneswar Phukan
- Organized by
- Habung Development and Managing Committee
- Historical Significance
- Second capital of the Ahom kingdom
- Original Land Area
- 285 bighas
- Encroached Land
- More than 100 bighas
- Tourism Funding
- Over Rs 11 crore