Assam State Action Plan on Climate Change (2015-2020).

This Assam State Action Plan on Climate Change (2015-2020) is developed to set up a common but shared agenda for climate change mitigation and adaptation in the State of Assam. The State Action Plan is a document which aims to connect between evolving climate science, policies and practices.
For sustainability of water resources and ensuring that sectoral demands are met with in the future, the proposed adaptations strategies are focusing on institutional reforms, water use efficiency in different sectors, water resource augmentation, and diversified livelihoods. Strategies identified for the water resources include: Set up Assam State Water Resource Council; Assess water use efficiency potential in Agriculture at one location with respect to base line and replicate in later years using the technologies such as reuse of waste water, water efficient crops; Promote conjunctive use of surface and ground water at a pilot scale covering 1000 ha to improve water use efficiency; Encourage use of recycled water from domestic waste water in urban areas; etc.
In terms of forest and biodiversity, strategies identified to combat the impacts of climate change include: Reduce degradation of forests through Secured Assisted Natural Regeneration; Improve density of cover in degraded forest areas; Build climate resilience of forest based livelihoods; Promote alternate sources of energy for wood substitution as fuel-energy plantation, solar plants, biogas, LPG; Procure crucial areas surrounding Protected Areas for extended protection to threatened and endangered species; Undertake intensive management of Wetlands for biodiversity conservation, ground water recharge, eco-tourism; etc.
In order to make agriculture, horticulture and fisheries sustainable to the extent possible in a changing climate scenario, strategies are identified, including: Development district wise climate smart adaptation action plans; Develop, disseminate, and practice climate smart packages at Pilot scale; Knowledge management, training and skill development; Research; etc.