DC Kxj seeks ₹60 cr from MDoNER for ‘Development of Sonbeel as a Tourist Destination’, submits proposal

April 23: The beautiful and mesmerizing wetland, Son Beel also called as Shon Bill is the second largest seasonal wetland in Asia and the largest wetland in Assam. Every year large number of people from the surrounding areas visit Son Beel. However, the Karimganj district administration has now come up with an official project proposal to develop Son Beel as a tourist destination.

Karimganj Deputy Commissioner, Mridul Yadav submitted a Project Proposal amounting to Rs.60 crore for “Development of Sonbeel as a Tourist destination” in Karimganj district along with necessary Concept Paper for funding under MDoNER. The concept note has been prepared considering convergence from Forest, Soil Conservation, Social Forestry, Fishery, Agriculture, Irrigation, Water Resources and Tourism Sector.

The project proposal for funding under DoNER was submitted by Karimganj Deputy Commissioner, Mridul Yadav to the Secretary to the Government of Assam, Transformation and Development Department on 11 April, 2022.

The most amazing thing about Son Beel is that it becomes a farm land for rice cultivation during winter till March and then the land fills with water and becomes a lake. The less depth of the lake makes it overflow during rainy season and the water meets Kushiara River through Kakra River and flows to Bangladesh. The lake gives a picturesque landscape with hills on both east and west sides. The inlet and outlets of Son Beel is River Shingla that originates in Manipur. Son Beel is famous for its fishery and it is one of the main producers of fish for the entire district in southern Assam. Son Beel is best visited during rainy season that is March onwards till the beginning of winters. Till then the lake is full of water and offers a view that is hard to find elsewhere.

Son Beel can be easily reached from Karimganj which is just 43 km away with a driving time of 51 mins. You will find various transports like government buses, private taxis, etc to reach the beautiful and seasonal wetland Son Beel.