Assam Governor Shiv Charan Mathur who assumed charge today expressed reservations over the proposed mega hydro-power projects in Arunachal Pradesh, saying that dam-induced damages like flood and adverse environmental impacts needed to be assessed properly. "I am aware of Assam's concerns over the dams and I feel there is no need to construct mega dams. Small hydel projects on the tributaries of the Brahmaputra and Barak should serve our purpose,' he said while addressing his first press conference. Stressing the need for devising a mechanism to check dam-induced flood, Mathur said that technology was already available and it should be put to effective use to prevent such floods. He added that he preferred a Brahmaputra development authority for addressing such issues. The Governor was of the view that Assam and Arunachal should sit together to resolve the issues concerning dams. Earlier, Mathur was administered the oath of office by Justice AH Saikia of Gauhati High Court at a function at the Ravindra Bhavan. Asserting that he had a