Year around, seven rivers supply ample water from the mountains as snow melts. During summer months, the monsoon brings heavy rain to the region. Rainfall is exceeded only by Assam . This frequently results in floods over the entire region for up to six months. This surplus of water that is currently highly destructive could be utilized to bring economic development, stability, tourism, industry, improved agriculture output and improved quality of life for every citizen.
Water is potentially the colorless gold of India.
An Indian government willing to work cooperatively with the government of Nepal could reverse the stagnant situation that exists today. By jointly constructing dams, hydroelectric power plants, irrigation canal systems, and artificial lakes, the economy of the Tarai region of Nepal, Northern Bihar, Eastern UP, West Bengal and Bangladesh would drastically improve. Just imagine plenty of power for industry, agriculture, and tourism Think of the difference twelve productive months unmarred by devastating floods would make in the lives of the people in these regions. It is well known that little development has occurred in Mithila over the last 50 years. Resources have gone untapped and people still stagger under unrelenting poverty and daily frustration.