Dibrugarh, June 1: A youth from Dibrugarh, on Saturday, Dhiraj Bikash Gogoi, along with a three-member team, embarked on a 13-day expedition on the River Brahmaputra to raise awareness about the dangers of plastic pollution.

Their boat, built entirely from waste plastic water bottles, aims to raise awareness about the dangers of plastic pollution. The 450-km expedition, named “Plastic Free Brahmaputra,” was flagged off today by Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) Chairman Rituparna Baruah from the Bogibeel Ghat in Dibrugarh.

The boat used for the expedition, measuring 28 feet long and 5 feet wide, was constructed using 3,300 plastic water bottles. Bikash Gogoi (Bumoni) collected these bottles from the Brahmaputra river bank in Dibrugarh, where people had discarded them. The process of building the boat took 90 days.

Gogoi revealed that their mission is to collect water bottles and plastic waste from the River Brahmaputra and its banks during the expedition. They plan to halt at the sandbars (Chaporis) during the night before resuming their journey early the following day. During the journey, he and his team will document the impact of plastic waste on the river’s ecosystem, conduct clean-up drives, and interact with local communities to educate them about the importance of responsible waste management.

“I want to raise awareness about plastic pollution. I have always been concerned about the increasing pollution levels, especially the impact of plastic waste on our rivers and ecosystems. I wanted to do something innovative to draw people’s attention to the pressing issue and inspire them to make a change.”

ATDC Chairman Rituparna Baruah congratulated Gogoi and his team, recognizing the potential of their venture to promote river tourism and raise environmental consciousness.

“Plastic pollution has been a growing concern worldwide, causing detrimental effects to ecosystems and ultimately affecting humans and wildlife. It is crucial for every citizen to understand the importance of reducing plastic waste,” Baruah said.

He further added, “The River Brahmaputra is a lifeline for the people of the state, and we should take a pledge not to pollute it.”

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