The Centre has changed how the Ganga’s floodplains are defined. The new rules identify active, regulatory and warning zones based on flood frequency. The amendment removes the phrase 'construction-free zone' but does not change the existing ban on structures in the active floodplain. The rules also aim to reduce pollution and protect groundwater recharge.
Telangana
Centre Changes Ganga Floodplain Rules, Adds New Zones
