The Bihar government is actively working towards transforming the state's biggest perceived weakness, flood tragedies, into its greatest strength. Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary announced this during a one-day seminar titled 'Ganga Water Treaty: Bihar's Water Security' held at Hotel Chanakya in Patna on Friday. He detailed plans to harness major rivers like Ganga, Kosi, and Gandak, coupled with effective silt management, to establish them as the backbone of the state's economy.

The event, organized by the Water Resources Department, was inaugurated by the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Bijendra Prasad Yadav, and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Jha, who offered water into a kalash. CM Chaudhary also unveiled a souvenir prepared on water security.

Emphasizing the state's need for drinking water, irrigation for farmers, and water for industrial operations, CM Chaudhary stressed the importance of constructing and strengthening embankments along the Ganga. He highlighted the necessity of scientifically understanding and managing river flow. He suggested an aerial survey of the Ganga for experts attending the seminar, enabling them to assess the river's actual condition, flow, and silt deposition firsthand, and offer effective solutions.

The Chief Minister informed that a new silt management policy has been formulated, allowing brick kiln owners and the general public to access Ganga's soil for just ₹10. Furthermore, river embankments will be utilized for green energy. Plans are underway to install floating solar plates along the embankments of the 400 km long Ganga, over 300 km of Gandak, and 287 km of Kosi rivers, which will conserve water and generate electricity.

He differentiated between the management of North and South Bihar rivers, stating that an agreement with NHAI is being pursued for silt removal from North Bihar rivers (Ganga, Gandak, Kosi). However, a similar agreement will not be made for South Bihar rivers, as their sand is a primary source of state revenue. He acknowledged the severe water crisis in South Bihar (Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, Banka), where river linking and water supply through tankers are being implemented.