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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Announces Long‑Term Flood Management Plan and Solar Push
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🗓 28 Sep 2026, 11:46 AM
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Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled a comprehensive, multi‑year flood mitigation strategy for Bihar, coupled with an accelerated rollout of solar power projects.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a long‑term flood management framework for Bihar during a press briefing, highlighting the need for a sustained response after the state suffered repeated severe flooding in recent years.
The strategy calls for the construction of new embankments, systematic river dredging, installation of advanced early‑warning systems and community‑level preparedness programmes, with dedicated budget allocations to ensure timely execution.
In the same address, Kumar stressed the importance of renewable energy, outlining plans to fast‑track solar power projects across the state to meet energy demand and climate targets.
The state will work closely with central ministries and set up a dedicated task force to monitor progress, aiming to safeguard lives, agriculture and infrastructure while promoting clean energy.
Officials said the integrated approach is intended to build resilience against future floods and position Bihar as a leader in sustainable development.
The strategy calls for the construction of new embankments, systematic river dredging, installation of advanced early‑warning systems and community‑level preparedness programmes, with dedicated budget allocations to ensure timely execution.
In the same address, Kumar stressed the importance of renewable energy, outlining plans to fast‑track solar power projects across the state to meet energy demand and climate targets.
The state will work closely with central ministries and set up a dedicated task force to monitor progress, aiming to safeguard lives, agriculture and infrastructure while promoting clean energy.
Officials said the integrated approach is intended to build resilience against future floods and position Bihar as a leader in sustainable development.