(a) the measures being taken by the Government to tackle the problem of flood in Bihar
where floods occur as a result of release of water by our neighbouring country Nepal;
(b) whether the Government are considering any project for flood control in association with
the Government of Nepal;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the efforts being made by the Government to save the districts bordering Nepal from
floods?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHRIPAD Y. NAIK)
(a)to(d): As per information received from the Ministry of Water Resources, the following
steps have been taken by the Central Government to assist the State Government to tackle the
problems arising out of frequent floods in Bihar.
1. Ganga Flood Control Commission which was set up by the Central Government in
1972 has so far prepared Master Plans for flood control for 23 Sub-basins. These
plans have been handed over to State Government for implementation.
2. His Mejesty`s Government of Nepal has been moved to provide storage reservoirs
on Kosi, Bagmati, Kamla Balan rivers in Nepal.
3. Understanding has been reached with His Mejesty`s Government for extension of
Flood embankments on Lalkelya, Kamla, Bagmati and Khando from North Bihar into
Nepalese territory.
4. Setting up of Hyderometeorological Stations under the service `Flood Forecasting
and Warning Systems on rivers common to India and Nepal has also been taken up.
5. Inter-country consultation for suitable projects on Mahakali and Kosi rivers are at an
advanced stage of planning.
6. Mechanism of a Standing Committee exists to deal with the problems of inundation
on the Indo-Nepal border to take timely action.