GUWAHATI: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Assam’s Karimganj district Mridul Yadav has submitted a project proposal amounting to Rs 60 crore for the ‘Development of Sonbeel as a Tourist Destination," an official letter read.
The project proposal for funding under MDoNER was submitted by the DC to the Government of Assam, Transformation and Development Department on April 11.
Further, the concept note has been prepared considering convergence from Forest, Soft Conservation, Social Forestry, Fishery, Agriculture, Irrigation, Water Resources and Tourism Sectors, the letter stated.
“…I have the honour to forward herewith the Project Proposal amounting to Rs.60.00 Crore (Rupees Sixty crore, only for "Development of Sonbeel as a Tourist destination" in Karimganj district along with necessary Concept Paper for funding under MDoNER. Concept note has been prepared considering convergence from Forest, Soft Conservation, Social Forestry, Fishery, Agriculture, Irrigation, Water Resources and Tourism Sector,” the letter from the DC read.
Son Beel, (also called Shon Beel), is situated in Karimganj, Assam, India, and is the largest wetland in Assam. During the lean season, it offers a highly productive soil for rice cultivation. It holds an enormous amount of water that overflows during the rainy season because of the shallow depth in the beel.
