The Indian Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced a proposal to continue the River Basin Management (RBM) scheme with a budget of ₹2,183 crore (approximately $263 million USD) for the period from 2026-27 to 2030-31. This funding marks an increase from the previous allocation of ₹1,276 crore during the 2021-22 to 2025-26 phase, reflecting the government's commitment to integrated water resource management. The RBM scheme aims to tackle challenges in water resource planning and development at the basin level, promoting sustainable water use while enhancing irrigation, hydropower generation, and flood management. Key focus areas include the strategically significant river basins in northeastern India and the Indus basin in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly systems like the Brahmaputra, Barak, and Teesta, which are vital for national water security and ecological stability. The scheme will also address capacity gaps in states such as Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Mizoram, Manipur, and Nagaland, which require central support for project development. Implementation will be carried out through the Brahmaputra Board, Central Water Commission, and National Water Development Agency, utilizing modern technologies like geographic information systems and drone surveys to enhance planning accuracy.