Union Cabinet approves continuation of Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)

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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
- Sub-components:
- Flood Management Programme (FMP)
  - Covers critical works related to flood control, anti-erosion, drainage development and anti-sea erosion, etc.
  - Funding Pattern: 90%:10% between Centre and 8 North-Easter States and Hilly States. For the rest states 60%:40 %.
  - 427 projects have been completed under it which have benefitted 4.99 mha of land and provided protection to 53.57 million people.
- River Management and Border Areas (RMBA):
  - Covers flood control and anti-erosion works on common border rivers with neighbouring countries.
  - Hydrological observations and flood forecasting.
  - Investigation & pre-construction activities of joint water resources projects (with neighbouring countries) on common border rivers.
  - Funding Pattern: 100% central assistance.