The Ministry of Jal Shakti announced on 29 October 2026 that the 19th Meeting of the Ganga Flood Control Board was held on 27 October 2026. During the event, the Union Minister of Jal Shakti launched the Punah Bharan Mobile App to help scientifically identify locations for artificial groundwater recharge. The Board also discussed restructuring the Ganga Flood Control Commission to improve flood management planning and technical appraisals in the Ganga Basin. The release does not say when the restructuring takes effect.
Key points
- Launched Punah Bharan Mobile App for scientific identification of groundwater recharge sites
- Discussed restructuring the Ganga Flood Control Commission (GFCC) for better basin-level planning
- Focused on risk-based basin Master Plans and improving the quality of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)
- Emphasized the use of modern survey techniques and technology-enabled flood management
When it applies
- 19th Meeting of the Ganga Flood Control Board (GFCB)
Who it affects
- unspecified