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For BPSC, remember: Patna
- approved outlay Rs 222.22 crore; central assistance approved from NDMF Rs 200 crore.
Patna requires special attention because of its physical geography. It is situated in the middle Ganga plain, on the southern side of the Ganga, in a flat alluvial environment.
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Syllabus & Relevance
Paper: GS-3
Theme: Environment
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Static Foundation
Low gradients mean that storm water cannot always drain rapidly through gravity.
The nearby Ganga and Punpun systems, dense construction, rapid urban expansion and drainage constraints together create a challenging flood-management environment.
The solution therefore cannot consist simply of installing larger pumps.
Patna needs an integrated urban-water system.
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