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West Bengal Government Announced To Invest Rs 107 Crores To Curb Erosion
West Bengal Government Announced To Invest Rs 107 Crores To Curb Erosion- Details, About
The West Bengal Government has announced to invest 107 crore rupees in order to curb erosion at vulnerable areas along the banks of the Ganga and the Padma.
Under the investment, a stretch of 15 kilometers will be concretized, to prevent erosion.
As per the officials, the work is expected to be completed by March next year (2019).
The initiative will protect hundreds of homes and the river bank close to outposts of the Border Security Force on the Indo-Bangladesh border from being washed away by the strong currents.
About Erosion
Erosion is the process of eroding surface material from Earth's crust, primarily soil, minerals and rock debris, and the transportation of the eroded materials by natural agencies such as wind, water, or other natural agents.
WEST BENGAL
Country: India
Established: 26 January 1950
Capital: Kolkata (Also Largest City)
Districts: 23
Chief Minister: Mamta Banerjee
Official Languages: Bengali & English
