Union Minister for Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil chaired a comprehensive review meeting on October 27, 2026, with Minister of State Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary and heads of departments to assess the progress of projects, programmes, schemes, and initiatives undertaken by the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
The meeting featured detailed presentations from multiple wings and organizations including the Flood Management Wing, Farakka Barrage Project, National Water Mission, Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM), Basin Management–I & II, National Water Development Agency, Ken–Betwa Link Project Authority, Brahmaputra–Barak River Matters, Brahmaputra Board, Minor Irrigation Statistics, and National Institute of Hydrology.
Key discussion points included the status of ongoing projects under the Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP), progress of major works at Farakka Barrage Project involving replacement of barrage gates and anti-erosion measures, priority activities and initiatives of the National Water Mission, implementation status of 35 pilot clusters under the M-CADWM programme, and current status of the Ken–Betwa Link Project including the link canal and Daudhan Dam. Additional reviews covered the progress of preparation of master plans/DPRs by Brahmaputra Board, progress of four ongoing censuses under the Minor Irrigation Statistics programme, and targets and progress of major programmes and activities of the National Institute of Hydrology.
Minister Patil emphasized the need for expeditious implementation and directed officials to identify and resolve bottlenecks affecting project progress. He called for effective follow-up on meeting decisions and maintained close monitoring of implementation with focus on achieving desired outcomes within stipulated timelines through strengthened coordination with states.