- 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.