Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Bengal to Database Waterbodies to Assess Dredging Needs
The government in West Bengal is making a list of all the lakes and ponds in the state.
They want to find out which ones need to be cleaned by removing the mud.
The government's goal is to make sure there is enough water for everyone.
However, the central government hasn't given any money yet to help clean these water bodies.
West Bengal government initiates project for waterbody database.
The project aims to identify water bodies needing dredging.
Irrigation Minister Manas Bhuniya announced the project.
TMC MLA Kalipada Mondal raised a question regarding dredging.
Central government has yet to release funds for related projects.
- Who
- West Bengal government.
- What
- West Bengal government is preparing a database of waterbodies.
- When
- Announced on Wednesday, June 18th.
- Where
- West Bengal.
- Why
- To identify which waterbodies require dredging and related projects.
West Bengal Government
Central Government
Funding for waterbody projects
West Bengal Government
Initiating the database project.
Central Government
Central government funding for dredging is yet to be released.
- Project Goal
- Create waterbody database
- Focus
- Dredging needs
- Government
- West Bengal
- Minister
- Manas Bhuniya (Irrigation)
- MLA
- Kalipada Mondal (TMC)
- Funding Status
- Central government has not released funds