Radhika Maitra

UR3596

UUR20109

Water security is a critical issue for Indian cities facing both flooding and scarcity due to climate change and rapid urbanization. This study focuses on Guwahati’s Borsola Beel basin and its historic pukhuris to assess current water challenges and resilience strategies. Despite multiple regeneration initiatives, these water bodies suffer from neglect and pollution. Using spatial analysis, policy review, and fieldwork, the research evaluates existing interventions and draws lessons from global case studies. The outcome is a practical toolkit for managing urban water bodies in brownfield contexts, offering a replicable model to support water-smart planning across Indian cities. 

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Introducing the research, setting its aim and understanding the background

Developing methodology for conducting each stage of the DRP

Looking at Guwahati's context - historically and geographically

Premise: Why are pukhuris important?

Analysing selected site in comparison with a flood prone site in suburban Guwahati

Diving into each pukhuri: Dighali and Jor pukhuri

Diving into each pukhuri: Sil pukhuri and Sola Beel

Diving into each pukhuri: Sola Beel and its division into 2 parts, and comparing all the pukhuris analysed

Reviewing Guwahati's policies and actions taken

Developing a toolkit and looking at case studies