Why in the News?
- Union Cabinet approves continuation of Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP).
- FMBAP continuation has been approved for period of 5 years from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
- It was initially launched during Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007–2012).
- FMBAP aims to supplement the efforts of the State Governments to protect human life, land and property from flood fury by providing technical guidance and financial assistance.
- Also, promotes bilateral co-operation in the field of water resources with neighboring countries.
Key Features of Scheme:
- Type: Centrally sponsored Scheme
- Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Its Sub-components:
- Flood Management Programme (FMP): Covers critical works related to flood control, anti-erosion, drainage development and anti-sea erosion, etc.
- River Management and Border Areas (RMBA): Covers flood control and anti-erosion works on common border rivers with neighbouring countries.