APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 24/10/2025
For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily Answer Writing is vital. This blog covers the most important Main question and its model Answer from the Assam Tribune today (24-10-2025).
Question
“Discuss the significance of Assam’s ‘Project Jalodaya’ in addressing the challenges of urban flooding and climate resilience. Highlight the measures adopted and suggest a way forward for sustainable urban water management in the state.”
(GS Paper 3: Disaster Management | Environment | Urban Development)
Introduction
Urban flooding has emerged as one of the most serious climate-induced challenges in Assam, particularly in Guwahati, where unplanned urbanization, clogged drainage, and shrinking wetlands exacerbate monsoon inundation. Recognising this, the Assam Government launched ‘Project Jalodaya’ (2025) — an integrated initiative to build climate-resilient urban drainage systems through smart infrastructure and ecological restoration.
Key Objectives and Features of Project Jalodaya
| Component | Description |
| Objective | To reduce urban flood vulnerability through integrated drainage, wetland restoration, and digital monitoring. |
| Lead Agencies | Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), IIT-Guwahati, World Bank (technical support). |
| Key Measures | – AI-based rainfall & flood forecasting system – Creation of bio-swales and rain gardens for stormwater absorption – Rejuvenation of Deepor Beel and Bharalu outfall zones – Smart sluice gates and flood sensors for early warning – Community awareness & local participation through municipal task forces. |
Significance
- Hydrological Restoration: Revives natural drainage channels and wetlands, restoring Guwahati’s ecological buffers.
- Disaster Risk Reduction: Integrates predictive modelling and early warning systems for better disaster preparedness.
- Climate Adaptation: Aligns with Assam’s State Climate Action Plan and SCRF for urban resilience.
- Urban Governance Reform: Encourages inter-departmental convergence (GMDA, GMC, WRD) for holistic management.
- Employment & Innovation: Promotes local green enterprises in flood control technology and waste recycling.
Challenges
- Encroachments on wetlands and hill slopes.
- Poor maintenance of stormwater infrastructure.
- Data integration and inter-agency coordination gaps.
- Limited citizen participation in local flood management.
Way Forward
- Integrated Urban Water Policy linking land use and hydrology.
- Decentralised stormwater harvesting and permeable pavements in housing layouts.
- Digital twin modelling for real-time drainage simulation.
- PPP models for sustainable infrastructure maintenance.
- Legal protection for urban wetlands under the Wetland Rules, 2017.
Conclusion
Project Jalodaya reflects Assam’s transition from reactive flood response to proactive climate resilience. Its success will depend on sustained public engagement, institutional capacity, and ecosystem-based planning — setting a precedent for flood-prone urban centres across Northeast India.
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