Archive · 29 Jul 2026
West Bengal Restores Sundarbans Mangroves
The West Bengal government is working to restore mangrove forests in the Sundarbans.
Over 1,600 hectares of land that was illegally taken for fishing farms will be returned to its natural state.
The previous government is accused of allowing this illegal activity, which involved a network of fishing farm owners, local politicians, and corrupt officials.
The current government is taking action to remove these illegal farms and replant mangroves.
Environmentalists support this effort because mangroves protect the coast from storms and other natural disasters.
West Bengal Forest Department is restoring 1,600 hectares of mangrove forest in the Sundarbans.
Illegal fishing farms were set up on this land during the previous government's tenure.
The current government is demolishing these farms and replanting mangroves.
A nexus between fishing farm owners, local politicians, and corrupt officials is alleged.
Environmentalists support the restoration efforts to protect against natural calamities.
- Who
- West Bengal Forest Department, Environmentalists, Previous and Current Governments
- What
- Restoration of mangrove forests in the Sundarbans
- When
- Process started recently, with identification completed
- Where
- Sundarbans, West Bengal
- Why
- To restore mangrove forests and protect against natural calamities
Environmentalists and Current Government
Previous Government and Encroachers
Restoration Efforts
Environmentalists and Current Government
The current government is actively restoring mangrove forests and cracking down on illegal encroachments.
Previous Government and Encroachers
The previous government allegedly allowed and facilitated the encroachment of forest land for illegal fishing farms.
Nexus Involvement
Environmentalists and Current Government
The current government claims there was a nexus between fishing farm owners, local politicians, and corrupt officials.
Previous Government and Encroachers
The previous government is accused of being complicit in the encroachment and destruction of mangrove forests.
- Location
- Sundarbans, West Bengal
- Area Restored
- 1,600 hectares
- Initiated By
- West Bengal Forest Department
- Previous Government
- Trinamool Congress
- Current Government
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- Environmental Impact
- Protection against natural calamities