A high-level seminar titled ‘Ensuring Water Security, Ecological Integrity, and Disaster Resilience in the Sub-Himalayan Region: The Case of the Brahmaputra’ was held at the Auditorium Hall, NEDFi House, Guwahati. Organized by Asian Confluence, the one-day event brought together an impressive lineup of academicians, environmental experts, policymakers, and civil society leaders to address critical challenges and chart pathways for sustainable water governance in the Brahmaputra basin.
Highlighting the critical role of the Brahmaputra in India's water ecosystem, Chairman of the Brahmaputra Board, Ranbir Singh, underscored the importance of focused dialogue and collaboration during a seminar organized by Asian Confluence in Guwahati.
The conference, titled “Ensuring Water Security, Ecological Integrity, and Disaster Resilience in the Sub-Himalayan Region: The Case of the Brahmaputra”, brought together a wide range of experts and stakeholders.
Speaking at the event, Ranbir Singh, said the Brahmaputra Basin is of immense national significance, not only because it accounts for nearly one-third of India’s water resources, but also because it is the country’s only water-surplus basin. "Given its strategic and ecological importance, continuous attention and action towards the Brahmaputra and the Northeast is crucial," he noted.
He described the conference as a platform for meaningful knowledge exchange. “This seminar is not just a discussion forum but a knowledge-sharing exercise involving subject experts from diverse backgrounds—ranging from national security and water resource management to media professionals who focus on water-related issues,” Singh added.
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He emphasized that such forums are essential to address the complex challenges the basin faces—both from within India and due to developments beyond its borders. The objective, he said, is to bring together various perspectives to deepen understanding, explore solutions, and determine actionable next steps for sustainable water management and ecological resilience.
The seminar witnessed enthusiastic participation from researchers, policy analysts, environmentalists, and civil society members, all of whom contributed to a dynamic and solutions-oriented dialogue around one of India's most critical natural resources.
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