Assam Minister Ranoj Pegu reviews Bordoibam wetland, seeks amicable solution for bird sanctuary boundary

Assam Minister Ranoj Pegu reviews Bordoibam wetland, seeks amicable solution for bird sanctuary boundary

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu reviewed the proposed Bordoibam bird sanctuary boundary with officials and residents. The exercise seeks to protect the wetland while safeguarding local farmers' agricultural land.

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Assam Minister Ranoj Pegu reviews Bordoibam wetland, seeks amicable solution for bird sanctuary boundary
Story highlights
  • Minister visited the wetland on November 5 with local residents
  • Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma directed protection of farmers' agricultural land
  • Circle Officer was asked to consult communities before submitting a proposal

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on November 5 visited Bordoibam wetland along with the Circle Officer and local residents to discuss a sustainable approach to demarcating the boundaries of the proposed bird sanctuary.

In a post on X, Pegu said the objective was to protect the wetland while safeguarding the agricultural land of local farmers, following the direction of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

During the visit, the minister directed the Circle Officer to consult local residents and submit a proposal for an amicable resolution to the boundary-related concerns.

The proposed demarcation is aimed at finding a balance between wetland conservation and protecting the interests of farming communities in the surrounding areas.

Edited By: Silpirani Kalita
Published On: Nov 05, 2026
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