Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Ghatal Master Plan Work Begins Amidst Funding Disputes
The West Bengal government is working on a Ghatal Master Plan to improve drainage, with Rs 500 crore already spent.
The Chief Minister has provided a large amount of funding for the project.
The Irrigation Minister has accused a political rival of misleading people about the plan's funding.
Construction of important water control structures is mostly done, though heavy rain has slowed progress.
Despite the state's efforts, the central government's lack of funding is a problem.
Work on the Ghatal Master Plan, with a budget of Rs 500 crore, has commenced.
West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee allocated Rs 1055 crore for the project.
The Irrigation Minister criticized Suvendu Adhikari for spreading misinformation about the plan.
Approximately 90% of the sluice gate construction along the Rupnarayan river is finished.
The minister stated the project faces funding challenges from the central government.
- Who
- Irrigation Minister Dr. Manas Bhuniya and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
- What
- Work on the Ghatal Master Plan has started.
- When
- Information not available in the articles.
- Where
- Ghatal, West Bengal
- Why
- To improve drainage systems; facing challenges with central government funding.
State Government
Opposition
Funding Source and Project Progress
State Government
The state government has allocated funds for the Ghatal Master Plan, and work has commenced.
Opposition
Suvendu Adhikari claims that the central government will fund the project.
Central vs. State Support
State Government
The state government is dedicated to completing the Ghatal Master Plan.
Opposition
The central government's lack of financial support is a major obstacle.
- Project Name
- Ghatal Master Plan
- Budget Allotment
- Rs 1055 crore (Chief Minister)
- Expenditure
- Rs 500 crore (work started)
- Sluice Gate Progress
- Approximately 90% complete
- River
- Rupnarayan