Wetlands

The Central Government has instructed the Assam Government to draft a concept note for the restoration of 271 wetlands aimed at facilitating floodwater diversion, with a deadline set for December this year. The North East Space Application Centre (NESAC) has already identified these 271 wetlands, which are potential candidates for rejuvenation to manage floodwaters. The Water Resources Department has pinpointed nine specific wetlands across seven districts that could be revived for this purpose, and a budget of Rs. 380 crore has already been allocated for the project. However, the Centre believes that a feasibility study must be conducted for all…