HT Correspondent
JORHAT, April 24: The North-East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS), headquartered at Jorhat, has launched the transformative Trans-Boundary Rivers of South-Asia (TROSA) project in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to enhance cooperation in governing shared water resources and strengthen climate resilience among riparian communities in the transboundary Barak-Meghna River basins.
Tirtha Prasad Saikia, director of NEADS said that the project aims to strengthen the climate-resilient livelihoods of communities by focusing on capacity building and dialogue around nature-based solutions (NBS).
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“TROSA project is targeting approximately 30 villages in the districts of Cachar and Karimganj, situated within the sub-basin of Barak, Surma and Kushiyara rivers. This initiative will empower the civil society, particularly women, indigenous peoples and youth, to actively engage with government stakeholders on water governance and information sharing,” Saikia said.
NEADS, known for its grassroots humanitarian and development initiatives, has embarked on this project to build leadership within the communities and promote sustainable water management practices in the state. The project envisions establishing collaborative platforms at the basin level to facilitate communication and cooperation across the transboundary Meghna basin
‘TROSA project represents a crucial step towards enhancing climate resilience and promoting inclusive water governance in our region. By strengthening community capacities and promoting dialogue among diverse stakeholders, we aim to build a sustainable and equitable future for the riverine people, the director added.
Saikia further said that the project underscores commitment of NEADS to drive positive change and building environmental stewardship in the state.
