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Flood mitigation in Lko: Proposal cleared, ₹350-cr project moves closer to implementation

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  1. The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) received state government approval for the ₹350-crore Urban Flood Risk Mitigation Programme.

  2. The proposal was forwarded to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for final clearance and fund release.

  3. Funding includes ₹200 crore from the National Disaster Management Fund (NDMF) and ₹150 crore from the Uttar Pradesh government.

  4. The project allocates ₹244.8 crore for drainage upgrades, pond rejuvenation, and blue-green infrastructure, and ₹105.2 crore for floodplain zoning and an early warning system.

  5. Critical flood-prone areas identified include Nyay Vihar in Bhitauli Khurd and the Paper Mill Ward corridor.

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