Majuli Island in News : Environment for UPSC Exams
Majuli Island in News : Environment for UPSC Exams
- It is the biggest river island in the world in the Brahmaputra River, Assam.
- It is also 1st island district of the country.
- The island has been the hub of Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture, initiated around 15th century by the revered Assamese saint Srimanta Sankardeva and his disciple Madhavdeva.
- The island is almost pollution free owing to the lack of polluting industries and factories and also the chronic rainfall.
- The island is under threat due to the extensive soil erosion on its banks.
- It is also India’s first carbon neutral district and now a biodiversity heritage site.
- “Forest are Lives” campaign was launched by Assam chief minister in the same district on the international day of forest.