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Bihar Launches New Flood Control Plan Using River Silt for Road Construction
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What Happened?
The Bihar government has introduced a new policy to manage river silt and reduce flood risks. This initiative will utilize silt for infrastructure projects, including highway construction.
Key points
- The Bihar Water Resources Restoration and Silt Management Policy 2026 aims to address silt accumulation in rivers.
- Silt will be removed from water bodies and used for National Highway construction.
- An MoU was signed between NHAI and the Bihar government to facilitate this initiative.
- The NHAI has identified a need for approximately 243 lakh cubic metres of silt for highway projects.
- Bihar currently has 39 ongoing highway projects covering around 1,561 km, costing Rs 58,340 crore.
Key insights
- Utilizing river silt as a resource may reduce reliance on agricultural soil for construction.
- The initiative could lower construction material costs and expedite project timelines.
- Regular monitoring and responsible silt extraction are essential for ecological balance.
Why it matters
This initiative could improve flood management and enhance infrastructure development in Bihar.
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Entities
Bihar· StateNational Highways Authority of India· OrganizationSamrat Choudhary· PersonNitin Gadkari· Person
Source
India Today
