Politics · India Bureau
Centre, West Bengal to jointly fund ₹1,200 crore Ghatal flood mitigation plan
The Centre will contribute 50 per cent of the funds for a comprehensive master plan to address recurring flood problems in Ghatal, while the West Bengal government will cover the remaining costs. Additional support from the Disaster Management Department will aid land acquisition for the project.
LSN India ·
A major flood mitigation initiative is set to be rolled out in Ghatal with the allocation of ₹1,200 crore under a master plan aimed at addressing the region's persistent water management challenges. The project will be jointly funded by the Centre and the State government, with the Union government contributing half the total outlay. West Bengal will finance the remaining amount as part of its commitment to disaster risk reduction and climate resilience in the flood-prone district.
According to officials overseeing the project, the Disaster Management Department will provide supplementary funds specifically earmarked for land acquisition, a critical component of implementing the comprehensive master plan. The allocation reflects growing recognition of the need for systematic, large-scale interventions to protect communities and agricultural areas from seasonal inundation.
The master plan is expected to encompass multiple flood control measures, including infrastructure development and water resource management systems. The joint funding arrangement demonstrates coordination between central and state authorities in tackling climate-related disasters that have repeatedly impacted residents and livelihoods in the region.
Implementation of the plan is likely to span several years, with phased project execution across identified flood-vulnerable areas. The initiative underscores the government's focus on building long-term resilience in districts facing recurring natural disasters.