Water Security in the Brahmaputra River Basin: A Review of Literature from2021 to 2025
The Brahmaputra River Basin faces rising water insecurity due to climate change, geopolitical tensions, and large-scale infrastructure projects. Limited data sharing and lack of a multilateral treaty hinder cooperative management among China, India, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. A shift toward integrated, data-driven, and community-inclusive governance is essential for long-term basin resilience.
The Nuanced Indian Approach to the Brahmaputra River: Strategic Vision, Development Initiatives, and Indigenous Knowledge Systems
India’s approach to the Brahmaputra River blends strategic interests, developmental initiatives like Sagarmala, and traditional ecological knowledge. However, institutional fragmentation and climate risks challenge effective governance. The study recommends adaptive frameworks like Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) to support resilient, inclusive basin management.
The China Factor in Brahmaputra River Management: Implications for Indian Strategy
China’s upstream hydropower expansion on the Brahmaputra raises strategic and environmental risks for India due to data opacity and lack of binding agreements. These developments exacerbate regional insecurity, sediment disruption, and potential flood hazards downstream. The note urges India to adopt adaptive governance, enhance hydrological monitoring, and pursue multilateral cooperation to counter emerging hydro-hegemony.
Ground Realities of the Brahmaputra River: Past and Present Management, Emerging Challenges, and a Way Forward
The Brahmaputra River faces intensifying challenges due to climate-induced flooding, sediment overload, and inadequate transboundary cooperation. Traditional management approaches are proving insufficient amid geopolitical tensions and environmental instability. A coordinated, data-driven governance model—enhanced by Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA)—is urgently needed to build long-term basin resilience.
A way ahead view on URN Management
Effective management of underwater radiated noise (URN) is crucial for both environmental conservation and operational efficiency in maritime activities. Acoustic stealth technologies are pivotal in minimizing detection risks for submarines and surface vessels, thereby enhancing survivability and mission success.
URN management in freshwater systems Emphasis on Ganges River dolphin
Underwater radiated noise in freshwater systems is a critical environmental issue affecting aquatic habitats globally. This research note examines the primary sources of underwater noise and their socio-economic implications, emphasizing spatial planning challenges. It focuses on river dolphins, notably the Ganga River dolphin (Platanista gangetica), highlighting the adverse effects of noise pollution on this endangered species.
Holistic Approach to Optimize Indian Dredging Practices
This research note explores the challenges and methodologies of dredging in India’s tropical coastal regions. Influenced by seasonal monsoon winds and significant sediment contributions from the Himalayas, these areas require careful management. Dredging is crucial for maintaining navigational channels and infrastructure, but it poses distinct environmental challenges.
Aquaculture Pond Precise Detection and Monitoring for Spacial Planning Using Deep Learning and Remote Sensing
This innovation note outlines an advanced approach for detecting and monitoring aquaculture ponds through deep learning and remote sensing techniques. Utilizing Sentinel-2 satellite imagery, the Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI), and a combined DeepLabv3 and Random Forest classification model.
Precision Mapping: Harnessing Geographic Coordinates for Effective Identification of Aquaculture Ponds to Enhance Spatial Planning
This innovation note delves into precision mapping techniques to identify and analyze aquaculture ponds through geographic coordinates, facilitating effective marine spatial planning (MSP).
Statistical Interface of Climate Change Impact in the Indian Ocean Region
In a report by FAO (2017) it is indicated that globally there would be a decline in fish production value of 21% by 2050 resulting in annual losses of USD 311 million for the fishing sector due to increased ocean water temperature.