Resilience of Char Dwellers of Darrang District of Assam: Navigating Lives on Shifting Sands

The char dwellers of Assam are one of India's most environmentally aware yet still quite strong groups. These people dwell on river islands that are just temporary and were produced by Brahmaputra rejecting deposits. They have come up with creative strategies to deal with floods, erosion, and climate change that happen over and over again. About 10% of Assam's people live in char areas, yet they only use 4–5% of the land. They have a lot of challenges, such being left out of society and the economy, having bad infrastructure, and having their citizenship questioned. Their power is shown by how they can change their ways of making a living, their traditional ways of knowing things, and their cultural customs to stay alive in a world that is continually changing. This study focusses at how char populations adapt and thrive even when the weather is uncertain. The study used focused group discussions, case studies and direct observation method to full fill the objectives.