Amingaon, Oct 30 : Opposing the State government’s decision to de-reserve a village grazing reserve (VGR) of No. 2 Rampur village, the potter community (kumar) residing in Rajapukhuri, Nahira, Gargara, Bartari and other villages of the Kamrup district have demanded the preservation of the VGR.

It has been reported that the administration plans to set up a logistic park in the VGR. The grazing reserve encompassing 150 bighas of land adjoins the Dora Beel wetland and is the main source of clay for the potters. The local potters collect clay from this grazing reserve, which is essential to preserve their livelihood and the traditional craft.

Taking cognizance of the matter, Dakhin Kamrup Kumar Sanmilan Mahila Parishad, in a letter submitted to the district commissioner of Kamrup on Septemb

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