There are many citizens who are living near the coast side, there is a risk of flood and it causes a lot of damage. Keeping all this in mind Government has announced the continuation of the Flood Management And Border Areas Programme (FMBAP) 2024. This program is introduced for flood control and anti-erosion measures for the period of 2021-2026. Keeping in view the environment the government has launched this program. In this article we will discuss about this Programme in details including Key Highlights, Objectives, Benefits & Features, Eligibility Criteria, Components of the Scheme, etc.
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Flood Management And Border Areas Programme 2024
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of Department of Water Resources, RD & GR for continuation of the centrally sponsored Scheme which is called as Flood Management And Border Areas Programme (FMBAP). Its total cost is Rs. 4100 Crore for a period of 5 years from 2021-22 to 2025-26. To protect human life, land and property from flood fury in the country, State Governments undertake flood management works. The scheme was initially launched during XI plan and has continued thereafter. 522 projects were taken up for funding under Flood Management Programme (FMP) and 427 projects have been completed which have provided area benefited of 4.99 mha and protection to 53.57 million population across the country.
Key Highlights of Flood Management And Border Areas Programme
| Name of the Scheme | Flood Management And Border Areas Programme |
| Launched By | The Government of India |
| Approved By | The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi |
| Objective | To provide safety of citizens affected by floods |
| Beneficiaries | Citizens of the Country affected by floods |
| Benefits | Various safety measures for citizens |
| Form of Benefit | Financial Aid |
| Year | 2024 |
| Hosting Site | NIC (National Informatics Center) |
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Flood Management And Border Areas Programme 2024 Objectives
The objectives of the Flood Management And Border Areas Programme are as follows:
- The primary objective of the programme is to provide safety for the citizens who are living at coast side.
- The Government will try to protect these citizens from the danger of flood in flood-affected areas of India.
- It aims to protect human life, land and property from flood fury in the country, under this programme.
- This program is introduced for flood control and anti-erosion measures.
Flood Management And Border Areas Programme Features & Benefits
Here are some benefits & features of Flood Management And Border Areas Programme 2024, which are as follows:
- Under this scheme the government will provide various safety measures for all the citizens of the country who are affected by the floods.
- This program is implemented for flood control and anti-erosion measures for the period of 2021-2026.
- Its total cost is Rs. 4100 Crore for a period of 5 years from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
- This programme will protect human life, land and property from flood fury in the country.
- Protection to 53.57 million population have been provided till now across the country.
Eligibility Criteria
To avail the benefit under Flood Management And Border Areas Programme, you should fulfil these eligibility criteria:
- Candidate should be a citizen of India.
- Candidates affected by the floods.
Components of Flood Management And Border Areas Programme 2024
There are two types of components of this Scheme:
- Under the Flood Management Programme (FMP) component of FMBAP with an outlay of Rs. 2940 Crore the central assistance will be provided to State Governments for taking up critical works related to flood control, anti-erosion, drainage development and anti-sea erosion, etc. The pattern of funding to be followed is 90% (Centre): 10% (State) for Special Category States (8 North-Easter States and Hilly States of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and UT of Jammu & Kashmir) and 60% (Centre): 40% (State) for General/ Non-Special Category States.
- Under River Management and Border Areas (RMBA) component of FMBAP with an outlay of Rs. 1160 crore, flood control and anti-erosion works on common border rivers with neighbouring countries including hydrological observations and flood forecasting, and investigation & pre-construction activities of joint water resources projects (with neighbouring countries) on common border rivers will be taken up with 100% central assistance.
FAQ, s
The primary objective of the programme is to provide safety for the citizens who are living at coast side and the Government will try to protect those citizens from the danger of flood who are living in flood-affected areas of India.
Under this scheme the government will provide various safety measures for all the citizens of the country who are affected by the floods and its total cost is Rs. 4100 Crore for a period of 5 years from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
All citizens of India who are affected by the floods are eligible for Flood Management And Border Areas Programme.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of Department of Water Resources, RD & GR for continuation of the centrally sponsored Scheme which is called as Flood Management And Border Areas Programme (FMBAP).