The 84th meeting of the Brahmaputra Board took place today in Agartala, Tripura, where participants conducted a comprehensive review of the Board’s ongoing and future activities.
*Key Attendees and Discussions*
The meeting was chaired by Dr. Ranbir Singh, IAS, Chairman of the Brahmaputra Board, and attended by key members from both the central and state governments of the North Eastern (NE) region. Notably, this meeting witnessed the first-time participation of representatives from the Gorkha Territorial Administration, highlighting a collaborative effort across different regional bodies.
*Decisions and Policies*
During the meeting, several key decisions were made, including the preparation and updating of River Basin Master Plans for tributaries in Tripura, Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya. These updates are crucial for strengthening water management and flood control measures across the Brahmaputra Basin.
Additionally, the formulation of a new River Island Policy for the Brahmaputra River was discussed. This policy aims to address the environmental and institutional challenges associated with river islands.
*Distinguished Attendees*
Other distinguished attendees included:
– Sh. Subodh Yadav, IAS, Joint Secretary (Administration), DoWR, RD & GR, Govt of India
– Sh. Anupam Prasad, Member (River Management), Central Water Commission
– Sh. S. K. Sinha, Commissioner (B&B), DoWR, RD & GR, Govt of India
– Dr. S. P. Agarwal, Director, North Eastern Space Applications Centre
– Er. Abhay Kumar, General Manager, Brahmaputra Board
*Commitment to Collaboration*
The meeting reaffirmed the Brahmaputra Board’s commitment to collaborating with both central and state authorities to address the region’s challenges. The Board called for continued cooperation to achieve these objectives and enhance the overall management of the Brahmaputra Basin.
