The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is intensifying its efforts to transform the Brahmaputra River into a multi-functional economic corridor, integrating transport, trade, tourism, and river management. During a recent High Powered Review Board (HPRB) meeting in Guwahati, Assam, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, highlighted the river's significance as a national asset that can drive economic growth across the Northeast. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is working to optimize the Brahmaputra, designated as National Waterway 2 (NW2), which connects Assam to Kolkata and Haldia ports through the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route.

Currently, projects worth ₹751 crore (approximately $90 million USD) have been completed, with ongoing works exceeding ₹1,100 crore (around $132 million USD) aimed at enhancing navigability and facilities. The government plans to invest nearly ₹4,800 crore (about $580 million USD) in future projects, including community jetties and cargo vessels. The Brahmaputra Board is being restructured to adopt modern governance and technology for effective river basin management, with an emphasis on sustainable practices to improve logistics and connectivity.