APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 25/08/2025
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 (25-08-2025).
Question (GS Paper 3 – Disaster Management & Infrastructure)
“Recurring floods in Assam highlight the urgent need for climate-resilient infrastructure. Discuss the significance of Assam’s Flood-Resilient Infrastructure Plan (2025), the challenges in its implementation, and suggest a way forward.”
Answer
🔹 Introduction
Assam is among the most flood-prone states of India, with nearly 40% of its land area susceptible to flooding, primarily due to the Brahmaputra and Barak river systems. The recently announced Flood-Resilient Infrastructure Plan (2025) seeks to shift from a relief-centric approach to long-term climate-resilient planning, integrating engineering, technology, and community preparedness.
🔹 Significance of Flood-Resilient Infrastructure Plan
- Protection of Lives & Livelihoods – Prevents displacement of lakhs of people annually.
- Economic Security – Safeguards agriculture, roads, and trade infrastructure from recurring losses.
- Education & Health Resilience – Ensures continuity of schooling and healthcare during floods.
- Climate Adaptation – Aligns with Assam Climate Action Strategy (2025–30).
- Disaster Preparedness – GIS-based mapping and satellite warning enhance early response capacity.
- Regional Stability – Strengthens border districts prone to erosion and displacement.
🔹 Challenges
| Category | Issues |
| Geographical | Siltation of Brahmaputra and Barak reduces river capacity, leading to breaches. |
| Institutional | Weak maintenance of embankments and poor coordination among agencies. |
| Financial | High investment requirement; dependence on external funding (World Bank, JICA). |
| Urbanisation | Encroachment on wetlands intensifies urban flooding (esp. Guwahati). |
| Climate Change | Erratic rainfall and glacial melt increase unpredictability. |
🔹 Government Measures
- Brahmaputra Board (1980 Act) – Long-term projects for flood management.
- JICA-assisted Assam Integrated Flood & Riverbank Erosion Risk Management Project – Focus on resilience engineering.
- National Disaster Management Plan (2019) – Mainstreaming disaster risk reduction.
- PMAY (Housing for All) – Modified in flood-prone areas to encourage elevated housing.
- Early Warning Systems – Flood forecasting via Central Water Commission & IMD.
🔹 Way Forward
- Integrated River Basin Management – Holistic planning for Brahmaputra and Barak.
- Eco-Engineering Solutions – Bamboo embankments, bio-shields, wetland restoration.
- Disaster-Resilient Urban Planning – Smart drainage in Guwahati, Silchar, Dibrugarh.
- Community Participation – Village-level flood shelters, awareness training.
- International Cooperation – Joint flood forecasting with Bhutan, China, Bangladesh.
- Financial Innovation – Green climate funds and parametric insurance for flood-prone farmers.
🔹 Conclusion
The Flood-Resilient Infrastructure Plan (2025) is a paradigm shift from short-term flood control to long-term resilience and adaptation. Its success lies in integrating engineering, environment, and community engagement. If implemented effectively, it can transform Assam into a model of climate-resilient development, reducing disaster vulnerability and ensuring sustainable growth in the Northeast.policies, making Assam resilient against the twin challenges of floods and droughts.
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