Archive · 26 Jun 2025
KMC Begins Restoration Work on Bikramgarh Jheel
The city is cleaning up a lake called Bikramgarh Jheel, which had been neglected.
They are removing mud and strengthening the banks.
This project costs ₹3 crore, with the government helping pay.
However, the work is slow because the roads are narrow and there are buildings too close to the lake.
They are trying to remove the mud and plant trees to prevent further damage, but there are some delays.
KMC has begun desilting and strengthening the banks of Bikramgarh Jheel.
The project faces delays due to encroachment and road access limitations.
₹3 crore is allocated, funded by AMRUT 2.0, with KMC, state, and central contributions.
Work started two months prior, with an eight-month deadline, potentially to be missed.
Councillor Mousumi Das inquired about the restoration's progress and funds.
- Who
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).
- What
- Desilting and strengthening of the banks of Bikramgarh Jheel.
- When
- Work began two months prior to the reporting and has an eight-month deadline.
- Where
- Bikramgarh Jheel, beside South City.
- Why
- To restore and improve the condition of the lake.
- Project
- Desilting and bank strengthening
- Location
- Bikramgarh Jheel
- Funding
- ₹3 crore
- Funding Source
- AMRUT 2.0 scheme
- Implementing Body
- KMC