Question : BRAHMAPUTRA BOARD

(a) whether the Brahmaputra Board constituted in 1980 to control floods of Brahmaputra river is likely to be reconstituted;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor and by when the new Board would start functioning;

(c) whether the Government propose to give more financial powers to the Board;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government have extended the jurisdiction of Brahmaputra Board to North Bengal in respect of areas falling within the Brahmaputra basin; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRIMATI BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY)

(a) to (d ) The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India during his visit to North East in January, 2000, had desired to reform the Brahmaputra Board and make its functioning more effective for implementation of flood management schemes. Keeping this in view, Brahmaputra Board has framed a proposal for its revamping which is being examined for necessary amendments.

(e) No, Sir.

(f) Does not arise.