Centre relaxes construction hurdles in Ganga flood plain
Summary
- The Centre has relaxed construction rules in the Ganga flood plain
- A 2016 order had declared the Ganga flood plain as a 'construction free zone'
- The new rules introduce a stratified definition, allowing construction in areas with moderate or rare flooding
- Construction in such areas will require clearances
Key Facts
- · 2016 order declared Ganga flood plain as construction free zone
- · New rules allow construction in areas with moderate or rare flooding
- · Clearances required for construction in flood prone areas
Why it matters
The relaxation of construction rules in the Ganga flood plain may impact the environment and ecology of the region
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