Archive · 24 Jul 2026
CBM India Expands Sundarbans Development Project
CBM India is expanding its Project Sarvounnati to three more villages in the Sundarbans.
The project aims to help people by teaching them new skills, giving them money to start businesses, and improving schools and health centers.
They also provide clean water and health education.
The project has already helped many people, including those with disabilities, and plans to reach even more villages soon.
CBM India is expanding Project Sarvounnati to three more villages in the Sundarbans.
The project provides livelihood training, seed funding, and essential services to vulnerable communities.
During 2025-26, 700 people were trained, and 485 received seed funding to start or expand businesses.
The project has renovated schools, health centers, and installed digital classrooms and STEM labs.
Health awareness programs and water access initiatives have also been implemented.
- Who
- CBM India
- What
- Expansion of Project Sarvounnati to three more villages in the Sundarbans
- When
- 2026-27
- Where
- Patharpratima block, South 24 Parganas district, Sundarbans
- Why
- To improve incomes and access to education, healthcare, drinking water, and sanitation in an area facing climate risks
Project Supporters
Project Critics
Project Impact
Project Supporters
The project has significantly improved livelihoods and access to essential services in the Sundarbans, benefiting vulnerable communities.
Project Critics
Critics argue that the project's impact is limited and does not address the root causes of poverty and environmental challenges in the region.
- Project Name
- Project Sarvounnati
- Location
- Patharpratima block, South 24 Parganas district, Sundarbans
- Beneficiaries
- 700 people trained, 485 received seed funding, 122 persons with disabilities
- Training Areas
- Farming, livestock activities, non-agricultural trades, entrepreneurship, digital skills, financial management
- Infrastructure Improvements
- Renovated schools, Anganwadi centres, health and wellness centres, digital classrooms, STEM labs, tuition centres, therapy centre
- Health Initiatives
- Health awareness programmes, health camps, training in health, hygiene, and nutrition
- Water Access
- Installed community borewells and water dispensing units
- Expansion Plan
- Extension to three villages in Gopal Nagar Panchayat during 2026-27