Mushalpur, July 16 -- Assam Minister for Health, Family Welfare, and Irrigation, Ashok Singhal, on Wednesday attended a meeting at the Conference Hall of the District Commissioner's office in Baksa district focused on the safety measures, management issues, and challenges concerning the traditional Dong Bundh in Baksa and Tamulpur districts.

Representatives from various Dong Bundh Management Committees participated in the meeting.

Addressing the meeting, Minister Singhal remarked that the Dong Bundh system, which has been traditionally maintained by the committees for nearly 80 years, plays a vital role in sustaining the agricultural lifeline of farmers. He assured that the Government is fully committed to providing support for the prot...