Posted on February 25, 2025
Jalpaiguri: The state government plans to dredge the Teesta River from Sevoke to Bokali in Maynaguri before the upcoming monsoon. The official announcement is expected soon.
The North-East Division of the Irrigation department submitted a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the dredging project to the state Irrigation department in September last year. The estimated cost is Rs 567 crore, though officials indicate it may increase.
State Irrigation minister Manas Bhunia stated: “We have planned to dredge the Teesta River and are exploring the best approach, whether to handle it ourselves or involve the State Mineral Development and Trading Corporation. The final decision will be taken after discussions with the Chief Minister and we will announce the project details soon.”
