NEWS – Union Home Ministry Approves Phase-2 of Urban Flood Risk Management Programme

HIGHLIGHTS

High-Level Approval for UFRMP Phase-2

• A high-level committee led by the Union Home Minister recently approved Phase-2 of the Urban Flood Risk Management Programme (UFRMP).
• The programme aims to support states in mitigating urban flood risks through a combination of structural and non-structural measures.

Cities Selected for Implementation

• 11 cities have been chosen for the programme based on population size, flood vulnerability, and other socio-environmental factors:
  • Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Jaipur, Kanpur, Patna, Raipur, Trivandrum, Vishakhapatnam, Indore, and Lucknow.

Funding Pattern

• The programme will follow a cost-sharing model under National Disaster Management Fund (NDMF) guidelines.
• Centre: 90% funding
• States: 10% funding

Structural Measures

• Interlinking of water bodies for improved stormwater management.
• Construction of flood protection walls.
• Erosion control and soil stabilization using Nature-Based Solutions (NBS).
• Upgrading drainage infrastructure to enhance urban resilience.

Non-Structural Measures

• Implementation of Flood Early Warning Systems.
• Deployment of Data Acquisition Systems for real-time monitoring.
• Capacity building and awareness programs for local authorities and communities.

Objective and Impact

• The programme seeks to reduce urban flood risks, safeguard lives and property, and enhance the resilience of cities.
• By combining engineering solutions with technology-driven monitoring, UFRMP Phase-2 aims to strengthen disaster preparedness and promote sustainable urban development.