CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The funding pattern for FM Component for works in general category States is 50% (Centre) : 50% (State) and for projects of North Eastern States, Sikkim, J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the funding pattern will continue to be 70% (Centre) : 30% (State).

Detailed explanation-2: -Central Govt. has been providing financial assistance through a scheme called Flood Management Programme (FMP) since XI Plan. The scheme since its inception has undergone several changes as per demands of states/UTs and also on account of various directions and policies of Govt. of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP) | Department of Water Resources, RD & GR | GoI.

Detailed explanation-4: -Flood alleviation schemes have a high profile within the work of the Department, as we construct flood walls, banks and other flood management measures to reduce flood risk to homes and commercial property which have been identified as being at significant risk.

Detailed explanation-5: -What are the methods of flood control? Planting vegetation to retain excess water, terrace slopes to reduce slope flow, and building alluviums (man-made channels to divert water from flooding), construction of dykes, dams, reservoirs or holding tanks to store extra water during flood periods.