Brahmaputra board working on Manipur River
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 25 2025:
Brahmaputra Board chairman Dr Ranbir Singh along with other officials called on Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan, here, on Friday evening.
The delegation briefed the Governor on various activities of the Board.
The team informed the Governor that the Board is working towards the development of three major river basins including Manipur River.
They also emphasised the significance of these projects which may play a vital role in the region's economic prosperity and flood mitigation.
The Governor appreciated the activities of the Board and directed the team to continue their efforts in the best interest of the people, more particularly for the state.
The Brahmaputra Board was established by the Government of India under an Act of Parliament called The Brahmaputra Board Act, 1980 (46 of 1980) for planning and integrated implementation of measures for control of floods and bank erosion in the Brahmaputra Valley and matters connect ed therewith.
It operates under the Ministry of Jal Shakti (formerly the Ministry of Irrigation) and is headquartered in Guwahati.