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A high-level meeting in New Delhi reviewed the implementation of water resource schemes across nine Indian states, chaired by Secretary V L Kantha Rao. Attendees included senior officials from Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, NCT Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal.

The meeting emphasized enhancing coordination, expediting pending projects, and utilizing the expertise of technical organizations like the Central Water Commission and National Water Development Agency. Key topics included flood plain zoning, sediment management, and the Dam Safety Act, 2021. Digital governance initiatives, such as SCADA monitoring and flood alert systems, were highlighted to improve responsiveness in water management.