Archive · 27 Jul 2026
BJP to expand Alipurduar swimming pool
The BJP government in West Bengal has decided to make the swimming pool in Alipurduar bigger.
The original plan by the previous TMC government was for a smaller pool, but the BJP thinks it's too small for serious swimmers.
They want to double the size to meet national standards.
The new pool will be 50 meters by 25 meters, which is the standard size for big competitions.
The BJP MLA, Paritosh Das, said the smaller pool wouldn't help the children in the area.
The current minister, Nisith Pramanik, has agreed to provide more money for the bigger pool.
The construction was stopped when the BJP took over, but it will start again soon.
People in Alipurduar have been asking for a government swimming pool for a long time because private pools are too expensive for many families.
The BJP government in Bengal is redesigning the swimming pool in Alipurduar to double its size.
The original TMC plan was for a 25m by 15m pool, but the BJP wants a 50m by 25m pool to meet national standards.
BJP MLA Paritosh Das initiated the change, citing the need for a larger facility to benefit local swimmers.
The project was halted after the BJP took over and will resume after the revised design and budget are approved.
The original budget of ₹2.50 crore is expected to increase to accommodate the larger pool.
- Who
- BJP government in Bengal, led by MLA Paritosh Das and Minister Nisith Pramanik
- What
- Redesigning and expanding the swimming pool in Alipurduar
- When
- Construction to resume within the next couple of months
- Where
- Alipurduar town, West Bengal
- Why
- To provide a national-standard facility for aspiring swimmers
BJP's Expansion Plan
TMC's Original Plan
Pool Size
BJP's Expansion Plan
The BJP proposes a 50m by 25m pool to meet national standards.
TMC's Original Plan
The TMC proposed a 25m by 15m pool.
Budget
BJP's Expansion Plan
The BJP plans to increase the budget to accommodate the larger pool.
TMC's Original Plan
The TMC allocated ₹2.50 crore for the original smaller pool.
- Original Pool Size
- 25m by 15m
- Proposed Pool Size
- 50m by 25m
- Original Budget
- ₹2.50 crore
- Current MLA
- Paritosh Das (BJP)
- Previous MLA
- Suman Kanjilal (TMC)
- Current Minister
- Nisith Pramanik (BJP)
- Previous Minister
- Udayan Guha (TMC)
- Project Location
- Alipurduar, West Bengal