Guwahati: The Brahmaputra Board is developing updated plans for 15 river sub-basins across the Northeast using advanced technology.
This is aimed at delivering long-term solutions to address the region’s persistent issues of floods and erosion.
The initial plans focus on key rivers across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Meghalaya.
The sub-basins currently under focus include rivers such as Dikhow and Jhanji (Nagaland and Assam), Dikrong (Arunachal Pradesh and Assam), Kolodyne and Tuichang (Mizoram) and 10 riveted across Meghalaya, including Kynshi, Umngot and Simsang.
The Brahmaputra Board has been actively engaged in preparing master plans, developing Detailed Project Reports or DPRs for multipurpose projects.
It also monitors flood management and the Border Areas Programme or FMBAP schemes. Besides, the Board executes anti-erosion, flood control and drainage development works.
The Board is currently consulting with the state government and issuing RFPs to integrate stakeholder feedback into the planning process.
Representatives from the Central Water Commission, North East Space Application Centre, Geological Survey of India and key academic institutions have formed a committee to oversee the implementation of these plans.
Future master plans have Berjaya proposed for major rivers such as Sankosh-Raidak, Teesta, Ganol, Jinjiram, Umtru, Kopili, Kollong, Dhansiri (North), Tangani, Noanadi, Nanoi, Barnadi, Feni, Muhuri and Gumti. Draft RFPs for these have already been prepared.
The High Powered Review Board (HPRB) has advised the Brahmaputra Board to expedite the development of advanced DPRs and improve monitoring procedures in collaboration with state authorities.
The HPRB also recommended pilot projects focusing on nature-based solutions, springshed and watershed management and urban flood control.
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