Emphasis on master plan to deal with floods in Ganga basin, discussion on increasing coordination between Center and states.

New Delhi, 29 October. Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. The 19th meeting of the Ganga Flood Control Board (GFCB) was held at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital under the chairmanship of Patil. The meeting discussed the problems of flood management, river erosion, drainage in the Ganga basin and strengthening coordination between the central and state governments.