All Things Policy Understanding the Brahmaputra, Through the Eyes of Sanjoy Hazarika
The Brahamaputra is one of the world’s longest and widest rivers, running through Tibet, Bangladesh and India, with a total area of 5,80,000 Sq.km and a total length of 2,900 km. What are the unique challenges that emerge due to the river’s transnational existence? What are some of the pressing environmental and developmental concerns related to the river and what could nimble policymaking look like for such a dynamic landscape? To answer all this and more, renowned author, journalist, and human rights advocate Sanjoy Hazarka, joins Kripa Koshy, Staff Programme Manager, to discuss pressing contemporary issues related to the vast Brahmaputra river, exploring themes covered in his recently released book, River Traveller: Journeys on the Brahmaputra from Tibet to the Bay of Bengal.
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