Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday visited Rani Chapori in Dharapur, Kamrup district 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 CM spent around 2.5 hours in Chapori, talking to the farmers, and listening to their problems. He also said that state government will take steps in allotting land pattas to the farmers who are cultivating chapori. CM Sarma upon reaching Chapori by boat and tractor, covered a sizeable area of 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 transform the 705-hectare area of the Chapori into a flourishing green expanse, reflecting the spirit of self-reliance. CM 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 a serious threat to Chapori, Sarma said that initiatives would be taken to arrest the problem.