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Bihar Silt Management Policy 2026

November 8 , 2026 12 hrs 0 min 11 0

Bihar became the first Indian state to introduce a comprehensive Silt Management Policy in November 2026.
The Bihar Water Source Restoration and Silt Management Policy 2026 was approved on 15 September 2026 to reduce floods and restore rivers.
It focuses on rivers such as the Ganga, Kosi, Bagmati, Kamla-Balan and Gandak to improve water flow and river capacity.
The policy aims to reuse recovered silt, sand and sediments in National Highway construction and other infrastructure projects.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced plans to work with Bihar to use recovered river materials in highway projects.
The policy also supports waterbody restoration, while careful desilting is needed to protect aquatic habitats and river ecosystems.