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The River BrahmaputraSubansiri, Bharoli, Bornodi, Puthimari, Pagladiya, Manas, Na-Dihing, Disang, Dikhow, Bhogdoi, Dhansiri, Kapili, Jiyadhal, Ronganoi,Kakodanga, Buroi, Sampabati, Dibru, Dudhnoi, Krishnai, Buri-Dihing, Dikong etc
42 tributaries in all, 1625 km in Tibet, 918 km in India, 377 km in B’desh
The River BasinThe River Basin
Floods and their impactFloods and their impact• About 10% of the local population (about 2.5 million) is displaced
by flood
and high water every year.
• Lack of sanitation and safe drinking water result in the spread of
water-borne
diseases, especially dysentery and diarrhea, which take a
substantial toll.
• Loss of arable land due to silt deposit and soil erosion leaves
community
without food grains which are usually grown on the farms.
• The state administration is handicapped by limited financial
resources and
personnel and above all the lack of good and well-equipped boats.
Villages are cut off, becoming inaccessible
Loss of livelihoods
Displacement of families Incidence of water borne diseases
Floods and their Floods and their impactimpact
Project ObjectivesProject Objectives• Use locally built, competently equipped ships to enable trained
assistance to reach those in urgent need of medical assistance
during floods.
• Train and educate rural, river-dependent groups in health issues,
including both communicable and non-communicable diseases.
• Tackle unemployment and increase income through trade and
construction of a fleet of ships in each district.
• Develop local cultural documentation “banks” and help local talent
find wider opportunities.
Project StructureProject Structure
AID NE Cell
Grassroot Boat Builders
Sanjoy Hazarika
MIT DtM
Independent Design Engineers
(Hari Nair)
IIT Guwahati, India
Ship of HopeShip of Hope
Design IssuesDesign Issues• There are three major categories of boats plying in the
Brahmaputra:
• Large Ferry Boats with powerful engines and capacity to
transport people and vehicles
• Medium sized country boats used primarily for cargo, livestock
and sometimes for people transport.
• Small country boats used for small cargo and personal
transportation.
• Some of the major issues to be addressed are:
• Community safety
• Weather protection
• Ability to navigate the waters
• Loading and unloading
Ship of HopeShip of Hope
Safety and CapacitySafety and Capacity 11
• Major safety hazards from overcrowdingMajor safety hazards from overcrowding
• No visible enforcement of safety regulationsNo visible enforcement of safety regulations
• Over-laden boats become disabled in emergencies or are unable Over-laden boats become disabled in emergencies or are unable
to navigate heavy currentsto navigate heavy currents
• Not enough protection from the elementsNot enough protection from the elements
• Loading and unloading issuesLoading and unloading issues
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Safety and CapacitySafety and Capacity 22
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Safety and CapacitySafety and Capacity 33
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Cargo and LivestockCargo and Livestock 11
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Cargo and LivestockCargo and Livestock 22
• People, livestock and cargo all need protection from the elementsPeople, livestock and cargo all need protection from the elements
• These boats seem to be constructed locally using indigenous These boats seem to be constructed locally using indigenous
materials. It may be possible to bring newer materials (ex: plastic materials. It may be possible to bring newer materials (ex: plastic
sheets) to enhance.sheets) to enhance.
• There are no engines on these boats but how about power needed There are no engines on these boats but how about power needed
to navigate in heavy currents and in emergency situations?to navigate in heavy currents and in emergency situations?
SummarySummary During times of flood, rural populations in the Brahmaputra Valley are During times of flood, rural populations in the Brahmaputra Valley are
devastated by high water which dislocates their lives, substantially devastated by high water which dislocates their lives, substantially
reduces incomes and imperils their health.reduces incomes and imperils their health.
The “Ship of Hope” project proposes the development of a fleet of well-The “Ship of Hope” project proposes the development of a fleet of well-
designed, locally-built country boats that can primarily provide health and designed, locally-built country boats that can primarily provide health and
relief services for the distressed and needy during times of flood.relief services for the distressed and needy during times of flood.
The principal beneficiaries of this project are the poor and marginalized The principal beneficiaries of this project are the poor and marginalized
farmers and workers who live on the riverbanks and are at risk during farmers and workers who live on the riverbanks and are at risk during
flooding.flooding.
The project plans to demonstrate that through the process of designing The project plans to demonstrate that through the process of designing
and building a fleet of boats, it is possible to improve health conditions, and building a fleet of boats, it is possible to improve health conditions,
employment, income as well as strengthen local culture.employment, income as well as strengthen local culture.
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2004 2005
Project Start
Literature Review and Formalizing Boat Design
Gathering Material and Boat Construction
WB EventJune 21
Testing of Boat
BoatLaunch
Dissemination and Strategizing
Ship of Hope: TimelineShip of Hope: Timeline
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