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River Basin Management Scheme

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: India

Source: INSIGHTS IAS

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Planned

The River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme is a scientific and institutional framework under the Ministry of Jal Shakti designed for integrated management, protection, and sustainable development of India's river basins. It adopts a basin-level approach treating entire river systems as a single hydrological unit, including tributaries, groundwater, and ecosystems. The scheme includes preparation of m

Status
Prospective
Sector
Water Supply and Storage
Location
India
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
INSIGHTS IAS

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The project “River Basin Management Scheme” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from INSIGHTS IAS.

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The River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme is a scientific and institutional framework under the Ministry of Jal Shakti designed for integrated management, protection, and sustainable development of India's river basins. It adopts a basin-level approach treating entire river systems as a single hydrological unit, including tributaries, groundwater, and ecosystems. The scheme includes preparation of master plans, scientific surveys, interlinking of rivers, flood and erosion control, and community-based interventions, with a focus on strategic water security and climate resilience.

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Water Management

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India

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Water Supply and Storage

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2026-04-21

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