3.1 The scheme “Flood Management Programme” would be implemented generally by Flood Control/ Water Resources / Irrigation / Public Works Departments of the State Governments. In exceptional and emergent cases, the works could be entrusted to the central government organizations / undertakings, with the approval of Union Minister for Water Resources.
3.2 Managerial Inputs towards financial management, quality control, physical progress, timely completion of the works, etc. shall be the responsibility of the State Governments/ Implementing Agencies.
3.3 CWC/GFCC/Brahmaputra Board shall constitute Standing Committees having representatives of State Governments and NGOs in the area for joint inspection of arrangements made by the concerned State Government for maintenance of critical / major flood protection works in respective jurisdictions. The damaged flood management works in respect of which the State Government has sought central assistance under Flood Management Programme may also be inspected by the above Standing Committee.