Transformation Pillar
Flood Control
Floods should not erase a year's hard work. Structural and non-structural measures—forecasts, shelters, embankments—will protect lives and livelihoods.
2,000
Shelters
10k+
Alert villages
3,500
Embankment km
Budget
Estimated investment
₹22,000 Cr (5 years)
Indicative five-year envelope for planning and public discussion. Final allocations follow transparent budget processes.
Roadmap
Implementation timeline
Phased delivery with measurable milestones citizens can track.
Year 1
Early Warning
Village-level flood alerts and shelters.
Year 2-5
Structural Works
Embankment rehab and river training.
Benefits
- Lives saved
- Crop protection
- Lower relief cost
Challenges
- Siltation
- Cross-border rivers
- Encroached floodways
Citizen benefits
- • Timely alerts
- • Safe shelters
- • Faster rehabilitation
Comparison with leading states
- Assam — Flood response: Community preparedness
Global examples
- Netherlands — Room for the River approach.
Execution
Implementation checklist
1
Floodplain zoning
2
Shelter network
3
Insurance linkages
FAQ
Common questions
Relocation policy?
Voluntary, compensated, and livelihood-linked—never forced without consent.