India is a country rich in all kinds of natural resources and human resources. Its abundant wealth is enough to make it an economic superpower like America, China and other developed countries, but India has to face many disasters from time to time, which blocks the pace of economic development of the country. Among these natural calamities, flood is one of the major natural calamities which India has to face every year.
In spite of the expected scientific progress, a direct example of how humans are still unable to control natural disasters completely, is seen during floods.
The Government of India and the State Governments have been making efforts since the planning period to reduce the menace of floods. Separate funds are made for this in each five-year plan.