Assam to Revive 71 Beels Under ₹796.88-Crore Project, Boost Fish Production and Livelihoods

  GUWAHATI: Assam is set to revive 71 traditional beels across the state under Project S.W.I.F.T., a major initiative aimed at restoring water bodies, increasing fish production and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities. ALSO READ: Assam's Tulika Kalita Selected for National Teachers' Award-2026 The ₹796.88-crore project, supported by the Asian Development Bank, will rejuvenate…

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₹797-Crore Project Proposed to Revive Assam’s Wetlands and Support Fishing Communities

  GUWAHATI: Assam has proposed a ₹796.88-crore initiative to restore the state's degraded wetlands, or beels, and turn them into hubs of sustainable fisheries and rural livelihoods, on Wednesday, August 12, after a review meeting chaired by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai. ALSO READ: Individual Bank Accounts Now Mandatory for All HSLC 2027 Students…

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