Majuli turns to Kanchan trees to slow Brahmaputra riverbank erosion

Residents say these trees act like a living barrier

In Majuli’s Pathorichuk village, Assam, residents are battling Brahmaputra riverbank erosion by planting Kanchan trees along the shoreline. The community-driven, eco-friendly method is being credited as a natural shield that helps reduce the river’s damage over time. It’s a low-cost, sustainable solution rooted in local nature-based action rather than engineering alone.