Dr Ranbir Singh, chairman of the Brahmaputra Board, pointed out that the Brahmaputra basin is the only water-surplus river basin in India with the rest being water-deficient. “With this dam in China, are we looking at a water-deficient Brahmaputra river basin?” he wondered. Singh stressed the need for a multi-pronged strategy, including upping the ante against the project, garnering support in international circles, and through collaborations.Towards sharing of the best practices from the Mekong region, the seminar featured a conversation between Singh and Dr Truong Hong Tien, Deputy Director General, Vietnam National Mekong Committee.Experts from Nepal and Bhutan also gave presentations.The seminar sought to foster a collaborative dialogue involving governmental agencies, civil society organizations, environmental practitioners, and academicians on the immense challenges posed by the proposed dam in Tibet, amidst the looming threat of climate change.
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