Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Brahmaputra Board Plans Flood, Erosion Mitigation in Northeast
The Brahmaputra Board is making detailed plans to stop floods and erosion in Northeast India.
They are using new technology to create these plans for many rivers, like Dikhow and Umngot.
The goal is to help protect people from floods and manage water better.
They're working with different states and organizations to make sure everyone agrees on the best solutions.
The Board is also testing new ways to manage water, like using natural solutions.
The High Powered Review Board is pushing them to work fast.
They are working to become a smart organization that gives the best ideas for the region.
Brahmaputra Board drafts master plans for 15 river sub-basins in Northeast India.
Plans utilize state-of-the-art technology to combat floods and erosion.
The project involves basin states, stakeholders, and a special committee.
Master plans are proposed for major rivers like Sankosh-Raidak and Teesta.
The Board is focused on innovation, strategic pilot projects and capacity-building.
- Who
- Brahmaputra Board
- What
- Drafting and updating master plans to address floods and erosion.
- When
- Ongoing, with consultations and RFPs issued.
- Where
- Northeast India (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Tripura, and Manipur)
- Why
- To find solutions for floods and erosion, and promote sustainable water resource management.
- Organization
- Brahmaputra Board
- Focus
- Flood and erosion mitigation
- Number of Sub-basins
- 15
- Technology Used
- State-of-the-art
- Key Rivers
- Dikhow, Jhanji, Dikrong, Kolodyne, Tuichang, Kynshi, Umngot, Simsang
- Involvement
- State Govts, Central Water Commission, NESAC, Survey of India
