The Union Home Secretary, Govind Mohan, has instructed the Assam government to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study on 271 wetlands for flood water diversion by December 2024. This ambitious project, estimated to cost up to Rs 500 crore, aims to mitigate flooding in the state by connecting these wetlands to tributaries of the Brahmaputra River. The project is based on a study by the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) which identified the wetlands with potential for flood water storage. The Assam government has already begun work on nine wetlands in seven districts, with a proposed budget of Rs 380.60 crore. However, the Union Home Secretary has emphasized the need for a detailed survey of all 271 wetlands to assess their feasibility for flood control. This project is expected to significantly impact flood management in Assam, particularly by addressing the overflow of tributaries rather than directly managing the Brahmaputra River’s water level.