Students in Assam's Dhemaji Use Boats to Reach School Amid Bridge Gap

In the remote district of Dhemaji in Assam, a number of students rely on boats to reach their schools each day. The absence of a bridge over the local river forces them to cross the water in small vessels, a journey that can be perilous during monsoon or high water levels. Local authorities have noted the risks but have yet to construct a bridge to provide a safer route.