Guwahati is an important river port and Assam’s principal commercial center. It has an oil refinery and a state farm, and its industries include tea processing, milling of agricultural products, and soap manufacturing. It lies along the Brahmaputra River (there bridged) and is picturesquely situated with an amphitheater of wooded hills to the south. 

In Guwahati, the significance of watershed management cannot be overstated. As a city nestled amid picturesque landscapes and water bodies, the effective protection and conservation of watersheds play a crucial role in safeguarding the environmental integrity of Guwahati. Watershed management becomes instrumental in preventing land degradation, ensuring the sustainable use of water resources, and mitigating the risk of floods. 

Watershed management involves the protection of land against all forms of degradation, restoration of degraded land, sediment control, pollutant control, and prevention of flood control. The aim and objective was to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for seven watershed areas. A Detailed Project Report (DPR) is a comprehensive outline of all the steps and resources that a project needs. It also includes details of the roles and responsibilities, safety measures, and other such information. It is essentially a blueprint of the project plan. 

A watershed, being a natural hydrological entity, responds most effectively to various engineering, biological, and cultural treatments. The action plan included natural resource management activities like diversion drains to address the problem of irrigation. Earth filling and bank stabilization were proposed in major areas to control soil erosion. 

The IWMP is launched with an aim to restore the ecological balance by harnessing, conserving, and developing degraded natural resources such as soil, vegetative cover, and water, and to create sustainable livelihoods for the asset-less. The main objectives of the IWMP are to restore the ecological balance by harnessing, conserving, and developing degraded natural resources such as soil, vegetative cover, and water. The outcomes are prevention of soil run-off, regeneration of natural vegetation, rainwater harvesting, and recharging of the groundwater table. 

Undertaking the challenge, Terracon Ecotech outlined and sub-watersheds across Baksa, Chirang, and Udalguri districts of Assam. Using cutting-edge technology, including GIS software and remote sensing imagery, the team considered various watershed factors to tailor suitable technologies for the unique site conditions. The project aimed not only to combat land degradation but also to prevent floods, control sedimentation, and manage pollutants, aligning with the core objectives of watershed management. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) served as a vital roadmap, guiding diverse soil and water conservation measures, fund allocation strategies, and detailed engineering structures for sustainable area treatment. This initiative showcased Terracon Ecotech’s commitment to holistic environmental solutions for the benefit of the local communities and the broader ecosystem.