Archive · 11 Jun 2025
West Bengal Plans Joint Project with Neighbors to Address River Erosion
The West Bengal government is working with Jharkhand and Bihar to find solutions to flooding and erosion problems caused by rivers.
They're in the early stages of planning a project together.
West Bengal has already lost a lot of land due to rivers.
The state has given land to many affected people and built houses for them.
The government claims the central government has not provided support for these issues.
West Bengal is collaborating with Jharkhand and Bihar to address flood and erosion.
The state government is planning a project with neighboring states to tackle the issue.
West Bengal lost 25,652 bighas of land in three districts due to river erosion.
The state government provided land leases to 2,599 people in Malda since 2011.
Houses have been built for affected people in three districts under the 'Banglar Bari' project.
- Who
- The West Bengal government, along with Jharkhand and Bihar.
- What
- West Bengal is planning a project with Jharkhand and Bihar to address flood and erosion.
- When
- Since 2011, the TMC government has distributed land leases in Malda.
- Where
- Malda, Murshidabad, and Nadia districts of West Bengal.
- Why
- To address flood and erosion issues and compensate for land loss.
West Bengal State Government
Central Government
Central Government Support
West Bengal State Government
Blames Central Government for lack of support.
Central Government
N/A
- Land Lost
- 25,652 bighas
- Affected Districts
- Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia
- Land Leases Given
- 2,599
- Project Partners
- Jharkhand, Bihar
- Project Stage
- Planning