Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Bhagirathi Riverbank Protection Plan Implemented
The government is working to stop the Bhagirathi River from washing away land.
They're using special structures made of bamboo and rocks to protect the riverbanks.
A plan worth a lot of money was made to fix the problem.
Heavy rain made it difficult to start the work on time.
The river's strong water flow and things like people taking away sand and building things too close to the river are causing the banks to collapse.
District authorities initiated efforts to protect Bhagirathi riverbanks after heavy rains.
The state irrigation department developed a Rs 2.25 crore plan for erosion protection.
Cage-like bamboo structures and large boulder rocks are being used for protection.
Unrelenting rains caused delays in the project's execution.
Multiple factors, including river hydraulics and human activities, contributed to bank erosion.
- Who
- District authorities and state irrigation department.
- What
- Initiation of erosion protection work on Bhagirathi riverbanks.
- When
- After heavy rains paused.
- Where
- Kishoreganj in Kalna’s Purbasthali – 1 block
- Why
- To prevent further damage to the Bhagirathi riverbank.
Government Efforts
Opposition Claims
Erosion Control
Government Efforts
Initiated measures to protect the riverbank.
Opposition Claims
Failure to carry out anti-erosion work during the dry season.
- Location
- Kishoreganj, Kalna
- River
- Bhagirathi
- Project Cost
- Rs 2.25 crore
- Issue
- Riverbank Erosion
- Mitigation
- Bamboo structures and boulder rocks
