Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Kolkata Metro Construction Displaces Families, Causes Uncertainty
Imagine a new train line is being built under your neighborhood.
While it helps many people, some families have to move out of their homes because the digging caused cracks and damage.
Over a thousand people are now living somewhere else, not knowing when they can return.
Their lives have been disrupted for years.
Some people are very upset because they had to leave their homes quickly.
The construction company says they will try to fix things, and people may be able to move back in a few years.
But for many, it's been a difficult time, especially for those who have been displaced.
Kolkata Metro construction has displaced over 1,000 residents.
52 houses were damaged due to metro tunneling, with 24 fully demolished.
Residents were forced to evacuate their homes due to structural damage.
Displaced families faced uncertainty and financial strain.
Rehabilitation is expected to be completed by 2026.
- Who
- Residents of Durga Pithuri Lane and Shyakra Para Lane in Kolkata
- What
- Displacement and hardship caused by Kolkata Metro construction.
- When
- Ongoing since August 2019.
- Where
- Durga Pithuri Lane and Shyakra Para Lane, Kolkata.
- Why
- Damage to houses caused by metro tunneling work.
- Displaced People
- Over 1,000
- Damaged Houses
- 52
- Fully Demolished Houses
- 24
- Forced Evacuation Date
- August 19, 2019
- Expected Rehabilitation
- By 2026