(a) whether the proposed Institute of Brahmaputra Valley Authority was to be set up in Assam; and
(b) if so, the extent of progress made so far in this
regard?
(a) whether the proposed Institute of Brahmaputra Valley Authority was to be set up in Assam; and
(b) if so, the extent of progress made so far in this
regard?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN SOZ)
(a) &(b) The Hon’ble Prime Minister during his visit to
Assam in November, 2004, made an announcement for
considering establishment of Brahmaputra Valley Authority
or North East Water Resources Authority to provide effective
flood control, generate electricity, provide irrigation
facilities and develop infrastructure. A proposal for
constitution of North East Water Resources Authority (NEWRA)
has been formulated and circulated to concerned State
Governments.