Though I tend to agree that this is the ultimate solution but due to huge investments, gestation periods, displacement of tens of lacs of people enroute can be a daunting task. Therefore, it may be better to do extensive study to take the project in several phases. Obviously, the first phase has to interlink the flood causing rivers like Brahmputra, Kosi etc. and see how these can serve the most parched landmass in central and south India where water scarcity is huge. Also, it may be a good idea to use technology like level and flow monitoring devices, constructing dams/barrages, storing and releasing water automatically in a controller manner using ARMAC systems with GSM/Internet/VSAT networks and motor operated gates on the other with manual override option. Long distance range Sirens can be integrated to warn people before releasing water manually or automatically in emergency situations like in case of extreme heavy rainfall or snow melting in catchment areas.

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Though I tend to agree that this is the ultimate solution but due to huge investments, gestation periods, displacement of tens of lacs of people enroute can be a daunting task. Therefore, it may be better to do extensive study to take the project in several phases. Obviously, the first phase has to interlink the flood causing rivers like Brahmputra, Kosi etc. and see how these can serve the most parched landmass in central and south India where water scarcity is huge. Also, it may be a good idea to use technology like level and flow monitoring devices, constructing dams/barrages, storing and releasing water automatically in a controller manner using ARMAC systems with GSM/Internet/VSAT networks and motor operated gates on the other with manual override option. Long distance range Sirens can be integrated to warn people before releasing water manually or automatically in emergency situations like in case of extreme heavy rainfall or snow melting in catchment areas.