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19 JUN 2026 7:10PM by PIB Guwahati
The 88th Meeting of the Brahmaputra Board was held in Guwahati today under the chairmanship of the Chairman, Brahmaputra Board. Representatives from the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Central Water Commission, NITI Aayog, Government of Assam, other basin states and experts from various national institutions attended the meeting.
The Board reviewed the progress of ongoing programmes related to integrated water resources development and management in the Brahmaputra and Barak river basins. Discussions focused on river basin master planning, flood and erosion management, springshed development, sediment management and strengthening coordination among basin states for sustainable use of water resources.
The Board noted the progress made in the preparation and updation of river basin master plans across the North Eastern Region. Work covering 15 river sub-basins in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland is underway, including surveys, modelling and GIS-based planning activities. New packages covering additional river basins have also been taken up.
The meeting reviewed the ongoing study on soil erosion and flood management in the Barak Basin and the sedimentation study in the Siang and Dibang river basins being carried out by IIT Guwahati. The Board stressed the need for timely preparation of Detailed Project Reports for vulnerable locations and highlighted the importance of scientific approaches to sediment management and river stabilization.
The draft policy framework for the riverine islands of the Brahmaputra River was also discussed. The proposed framework aims to support sustainable development, ecological conservation, livelihood enhancement and disaster resilience of communities living on the islands. Progress in preparing Standard Operating Procedures for river basin master planning and springshed management was also reviewed to promote scientific and participatory planning processes across basin states.
Financial and administrative matters, including the Annual Accounts and Annual Report for 2025-26, revised budget allocations and the Annual Action Plan for 2026-27, were also considered during the meeting.
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