Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Assam CM, Jal Shakti Minister Discuss Water Infrastructure
Assam’s Chief Minister met the Union minister responsible for water issues.
They talked about improving water systems across Assam.
They discussed the Jal Jeevan Mission, which helps provide drinking water.
They also talked about restoring Silsako Beel, a wetland in Guwahati.
The wetland helps hold water and reduce flooding.
The restoration project costs Rs 237 crore.
Assam hopes to finish the project next year.
The state also wants to work with the Centre to restore more wetlands and urban water bodies.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil in New Delhi on Thursday.
The discussions covered strengthening the Jal Jeevan Mission and improving long-term water security in Assam.
Sarma specifically raised the rejuvenation of Silsako Beel, an important wetland in Guwahati.
The Silsako Beel restoration project is valued at Rs 237 crore and is expected to be completed next year.
Assam and the Ministry of Jal Shakti plan to expand cooperation on urban water bodies and wetlands across the state.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil.
- What
- They discussed water infrastructure, the Jal Jeevan Mission, water security and wetland restoration.
- When
- The meeting took place on Thursday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- Why
- To strengthen Assam’s water systems, improve drinking-water access and support wetland-based flood management.
- Meeting participants
- Himanta Biswa Sarma and C.R. Paatil
- Location
- New Delhi
- Main programme
- Jal Jeevan Mission
- Wetland discussed
- Silsako Beel in Guwahati
- Project cost
- Rs 237 crore
- Expected completion
- Next year
- Planned expansion
- Rejuvenation of additional urban water bodies and wetlands across Assam