Published on : 02 Oct 2025, 7:39 am

Guwahati: A High-Level Committee (HLC) chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved projects worth ₹4,645.60 crore for nine states, with Assam receiving a major share for wetland rejuvenation and flood recovery.

For Assam, the Centre cleared a ₹692.05-crore project for restoration and rejuvenation of 24 wetlands across nine districts in the Brahmaputra river system. The Centre will bear 75% of the cost (₹519.04 crore), while the state will contribute the remaining 25% (₹173.01 crore). Officials said the project will enhance water retention, create additional flood storage, reduce erosion, improve fisheries infrastructure and strengthen resilience to recurring floods.

In addition, the HLC sanctioned ₹1,270.78 crore for recovery and recon

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