Devastation by Flood and erosion is a recurrent annual phenomenon in India Almost every year, some or other part of the country is affected by floods. Accordingly projects were taken up in order to mitigate such floods and erosion under Flood Management Program. The competent authority in respect of quality control, material Specifications and maintenance in order to ensure the implementation of works and maintenance thereof, to proper standards, has published certain guidelines which are periodically reviewed and updated.

These guidelines are extensively used by Water Resources Department for preparation, implementation and maintenance of project in Assam.