What happened: central flood assistance to Bihar under the Flood Management and Border Areas Programme
The Ministry of Jal Shakti stated that the Government of India released ₹206.77 crore to the State of Bihar under the Flood Management and Border Areas Programme during the last three years.
Background and earlier position: Kosi–Gandak basin governance
Flood management often requires basin-level coordination because river systems and flood impacts do not respect state administrative boundaries. In that governance context, a Kosi–Gandak basin authority is relevant as a potential long-term coordination institution.
What changed now: Government of India’s current stand on a permanent authority
The Ministry of Jal Shakti stated that the Government of India said no proposal for a permanent Kosi–Gandak basin authority is under consideration.
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