Rs 159-cr Majuli anti-erosion project to start soon
Washing his hands off the devastating floods, Union Minister for Water Resources (MoWR) Prof Saifuddin Soz has clarified that his Ministry cannot control floods but normally comeS into the picture only before and after the onset of the monsoon season. Briefing newsmen about the achievements of his Ministry, Prof Soz said when any State is hit by floods it is the Union Home Ministry's job to provide relief and rehabilitation. "This Ministry cannot control flood,' he clarified.