Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma held a meeting in Guwahati yesterday to discuss and address various inter-state issues between the two states. Briefing media persons, Dr. Sarma stated that the meeting focused on the inter-state border dispute, artificial flooding in Guwahati, and the proposed construction of a multipurpose project at Kulsi along the Assam-Meghalaya border.

The Assam Chief Minister noted that both state governments had previously resolved disputes in six areas through mutual agreement. In yesterday’s meeting, excluding the Pilangkata area, both sides agreed to install boundary pillars in the remaining five locations by 15 August. He further mentioned that the deputy commissioners of the respective districts would meet to address and resolve the issues related to the Pilangkata area, expressing confidence that a resolution would be reached.

The issue of artificial flooding in Guwahati was also discussed. The Meghalaya government was briefed, through a presentation, on how water flowing from three locations in Meghalaya contributes to flooding in the city. Dr. Sarma noted that this was the first instance in which both governments had engaged in formal discussion on the matter. It was decided that the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) would be engaged to conduct satellite mapping of the Khanapara, Juripar, and Jorabat areas. This mapping, to be completed within three months, would identify the specific sources of water flow from Meghalaya into Guwahati. The data would be sent to IIT Roorkee for analysis, and both governments would jointly implement the recommendations provided by the institute.