Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Environmentalists demand probe into East Kolkata Wetlands encroachment
Some environmental groups in Kolkata are very worried about the East Kolkata Wetlands, which is a special protected area.
They say that people have been building things and taking over the wetlands illegally.
This is bad for the environment.
A big fire recently happened in some warehouses that were built in these protected areas.
The groups want the government to investigate and stop these illegal activities.
They also say that the maps of the area have been changed to hide these illegal buildings.
The government hasn't responded yet, but some politicians are blaming each other for the problem.
Environmental groups demand a probe into alleged encroachment and illegal construction in East Kolkata Wetlands.
A massive fire broke out in two warehouses in Nazirabad, which is within the protected Ramsar site.
Activists claim that water bodies have been converted into built-up areas, threatening the ecosystem.
Concerns raised over discrepancies in official EKW maps and changes in locality names.
Environmental groups urge authorities to conduct an independent investigation into the violations.
- Who
- Environmental organizations and activists
- What
- Demand for a probe into alleged encroachment and illegal construction in East Kolkata Wetlands
- When
- January 30
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To address environmental violations and protect the Ramsar-listed wetland
- Location
- Nazirabad, Anandapur, Kolkata
- Date of Fire
- January 26
- Organizations Involved
- Sabuj Mancha, Proyash, Basundhara, Cultural & Literary Society, East Kolkata Fisheries Association
- Protected Status
- Ramsar-listed wetland
- Key Concerns
- Encroachment, illegal construction, map discrepancies
- Authorities Involved
- East Kolkata Wetlands Management Authority (EKWMA)