Jorhat, July 31 -- The devastating floods in Assam have not only washed away homes, roads and villages but have also destroyed the livelihoods and dreams of countless families struggling to rebuild their lives.

Among them is Moni Bora, a resident of Alengmora in Jorhat district, whose family lost ducks, fish, paddy and their source of livelihood after floodwaters entered their home and submerged their fields.

Determined to improve her family's financial condition, Moni had taken a loan from a self-help group to buy ducks. She raised them with the hope of selling them in the market and using the earnings to repay the loan and support her family.

However, the flood swept away all 10 of her ducks, leaving her worried about how she would r...