Summary:
We are poor and can only turn to the Almighty," said Das.There are around 2,221 private boats registered with the Inland Water Transport department in the state. Besides, in Barpeta, there are 184 private boats which are registered with the department. Among these, Dhubri has the highest number of boats with 1,230 and Kamrup is in the second place with 246. There is no check either on safety jackets in boats," said Ilias Rahman, an activist in Dhubri. Sometimes even a visit to a hospital necessitates the use of these boats..