The 15th Finance Commission has recommended a new embankment-cum-road for Assam’s river island Majuli.
The commission has also recommended a project for the comprehensive development of the shakti shrine Kamakhya temple in Guwahati.
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While the finance panel has recommended Rs 1,075 crore for the construction of the new embankment-cum-road in Majuli, Rs 300 crore earmarked for the overhaul of the Kamakhya temple complex nestled atop picturesque Nilachal Hills.
The 15th Finance Commission, headed by N K Singh, submitted its report to Parliament on Monday.
The embankment-cum-road, once constructed, is expected to solve the perennial problem of erosion of Majuli and provide comfort for road travel around the island.
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According to the 2011 census, the total population of Majuli is 1.67 lakh who live in 248 villages.