Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Assam Government to Conserve Goalpara Wetlands, Evict Settlers
The government is working to protect and improve three lakes in Goalpara, Assam.
They plan to make them protected forest areas.
They are also creating a plan to attract tourists to the areas.
The government is removing people who settled there illegally, but claims the people were encouraged to settle there by politicians.
The aim is to fix the damage caused by the illegal settlements and to restore the natural environment.
Assam government plans to conserve three water bodies in Goalpara.
Hasila and Urpad Beels will be declared Proposed Reserve Forests.
A tourism master plan is being developed for the ecologically important areas.
Eviction drives have been carried out at Hasila Beel to remove illegal settlers.
The Chief Minister stated the aim is to restore Goalpara's ecological balance.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the Government.
- What
- Conservation and development of tourism at three water bodies, along with eviction drives.
- When
- Announced on June 24, with ongoing eviction drives and planning.
- Where
- Hasila, Urpad, and Kumri Beels in Goalpara, Assam.
- Why
- To restore ecological balance and develop sustainable tourism.
Illegal Settlers
Government
Eviction Drive
Illegal Settlers
The government is evicting people from their homes.
Government
The government aims to protect the environment.
- Location
- Goalpara, Assam (Hasila, Urpad, Kumri Beels)
- Project
- Wetland conservation and tourism development
- Action
- Eviction of illegal settlers
- Goal
- Restore ecological balance and prevent encroachment
- Status
- Planning and implementation ongoing
