Budget 2024 | Union Budget Brings Transnational River Floods Into Focus
The Union Budget allotted funds for flood management to several states like Assam, Bihar and Sikkim. West Bengal raised the issue of being left out and alleged the union government has deprived West Bengal its rightful dues. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has also floated the idea of an Indo-Bhutan Water Commission to manage floods in North Bengal and the move is likely to benefit Assam as well. We explain how floods remain a critical issue in these states, with Chief Ministers flagging the issue.
