Indus Waters Treaty vessels carry stranded passengers of Majuli during lockdown

GUWAHATI: To avoid the inconvenience faced by stranded people of Majuli during the lockdown period, Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has resumed ferry service from on April 25 and since then, 258 passengers from Majuli to Neamatighat and 724 passengers from Neamatighat to Majuli have been transported by IWT vessels till today.This special and free ferry service will continue till 2nd of May, 2020. Due to the national lockdown arising out of COVID-19 pandemic, people of Majuli were left stranded facing acute problem and inconvenience. So,Transport Department had decided to come out and support these stranded people. Transport Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary directed the officials of the department to start special free ferry service, which is regarded as the lifeline for the people of Majuli.

In pursuance of the government order allowing inter-district movement of stranded persons within the state of Assam, Directorate of Inland Water Transport has made all necessary arrangements for transportation of stranded persons from NeamatiGhat (Jorhat) to Kamalabari and vice versa by IWT vessels. Under the supervision of IWT officials and district administrations of Jorhat and Majuli, all COVID-19 regulations and advisories like social distancing, hand wash, sanitizing and thermal screening etc. have been strictly followed while transporting passengers in the IWT vessels.

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