Sunday 20 March 2011

We may lose Majuli forever.

It was indeed so shocking and sad when i was told that my very own Island of dreams is in danger. It is our misfortune that nature itself is being unsympathetic towards its creation. Every year, during Monsoon season, the river Brahmaputra rises up to a high level and Majuli is under water. Floods wipe away soil in a large scale leading to soil erosion. Majuli has reduced to 480 sq km from the original land of 1250 sq km. Large chunks of agricultural land, villages are wiped out every year. this is causing a havoc like situation to the people living there. Not only Nature but Humans also have a vital part to play for Majuli's destruction. The Pottery Industry in Majuli also has used the soil in massive rate. Though it is part of their culture and mode of earning a livelihood, it is indirectly harming this beautiful island. Assam Government is taking steps towards this problem but still has not come up with a satisfactory solution.
pottery industry- a cause for massive soil usage.

Village submerged in flood

Transportation arranged during floods


Lets all pray for Majuli. Let it Survive. My heart aches when i hear threats for this Floating Emerald!!! 
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14 comments:

  1. kt20 March 2011 at 07:08

    soo sad.... i pray for the survival of Majuli atleast till i visit it...

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  2. nikita hazarika20 March 2011 at 09:12

    yeah, i know it is indeed sad. Lets hope it survives!!

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  3. Unknown21 March 2011 at 01:15

    truely sad!! letz pray!! :-/

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  4. Dinesh Jayasekara21 March 2011 at 08:01

    it's sad what's been happening over the years in Majuli..you made a better point emphasizing that it's not only the nature but the human action play a vital role.Nevertheless Majuli pottery industry a unique lifestyle of Majuli people culminated with traditions and culture.may be it's how we(people all around the world) know majuli..so let's hope Government would take immediate actions against flood conserving traditional and culture of Majuli.

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  5. saumya soman21 March 2011 at 10:44

    I am touched by your message. It would be easy to blame global warming and other such factors for this state of Majuli. I appreciate your efforts to create awareness. God bless you in this endeavour, remember you are never alone.

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  6. nikita hazarika21 March 2011 at 11:40

    thank you pratyush, dinesh and saumya. i am glad you all actually went through my blog. lets hope we can somehow ensure Majuli's survival

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  7. StrangeBrew21 March 2011 at 11:57

    What can we do at an individual level to help the situation?

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  8. nikita hazarika21 March 2011 at 12:03

    well, we can atleast make people aware about it. so that perhaps we collectively can act towards it. What do you think?

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  9. Unknown21 March 2011 at 12:06

    niki,itz very informative and i appreciate dat u took so much efforts to create the awareness..!!
    keep up your good work,dear...

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  10. nikita hazarika21 March 2011 at 12:13

    thank you rashmi, please keep browsing in here for my new posts.

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  11. Freelancer22 March 2011 at 02:19

    ohk...my comment vanished outta sight just like this wonderful island may one day. the future generation would onlyr read bout it if we are not careful.

    nice words...btw write other stuff too in your blog. p.S follow me too on abysmally mine and scribblings

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  12. Enigma23 March 2011 at 09:14

    hey, just love what u r doing out here. the pics r really a master stroke in creating awareness.

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  13. nikita hazarika23 March 2011 at 09:47

    thanks nilanjana. i am overwhelmed to see your comment once again.

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  14. deeps21 April 2016 at 06:54

    hopefully the message pushes people to action

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