River Boards Act, 1956

It empowers the Central Government to establish River Boards for the regulation and development of inter-state rivers and river valleys.

Functions of the River Boards: It will advise the Governments in relation to-

• conservation, control and optimum utilisation of water resources of the inter- State rivers
• promotion and operation of schemes for irrigation, water supply or drainage
• promotion and operation of schemes for the development of hydro-electric power
• promotion and operation of schemes for flood control
• promotion and control of navigation
• promotion of afforestation and control of soil erosion
• prevention of pollution of the waters of inter-State river