Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil Chairs 19th Meeting of Ganga Flood Control Board in New Delhi

The Union Minister of Jal Shakti chaired the 19th Meeting of the Ganga Flood Control Board (GFCB) in New Delhi. The meeting brought together representatives from central ministries, Ganga Basin states, NITI Aayog, and concerned agencies to review ongoing initiatives, deliberate on flood management, and enhance Centre-State cooperation. During the event, the Punah Bharan Mobile App was launched to facilitate the scientific identification of artificial groundwater recharge locations. The Board also discussed the revised mandate and restructuring of the Ganga Flood Control Commission, risk-based basin Master Plans, improved Detailed Project Reports, and the application of modern technologies in flood management.