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River Basin Management Scheme Proposed to Continue for 2026–31 with ₹2,183 Crore Outlay

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The Government of India has proposed continuing the River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme for the 2026–31 period with an outlay of ₹2,183 crore.

  • Type: Central Sector Scheme, launched in 2014.
  • Implementing agency: Department of Water Resources, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
  • Focus basins: Including the Brahmaputra and Indus regions.
  • Objectives: Flood control, erosion management and planning of water resources.
  • Bodies involved: Central Water Commission (CWC) and National Water Development Agency (NWDA).
  • Components: Basin planning, drainage development and community-based water management.