Guwahati, Aug. 21 -- Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Hrishikesh Hazarika visited the vast areas of farmland affected by elephants and monkeys in Assam's Jorhat district on Wednesday to assess the situation.
"The report will be forwarded for further action by the district authorities," Hazarika said.
Vast stretches of farmland in Neul Gaon and Lalit Chapori, under the Elengmora Agriculture Circle of Jorhat district, have come under severe stress after repeated raids by wild elephants and monkeys, leaving farmers shaken and their crops badly damaged.
During his visit, Hazarika interacted with local farmers, observed the extent of the damage, and held detailed discussions with villagers on strategies to safeguard their lives and liv...
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