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West Bengal seeks ₹3,300 crore for river control in Malda and Murshidabad

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The West Bengal Chief Minister announced that the state government will provide ₹1.8 lakh aid for fully damaged homes and ₹90,000 for partially affected houses in Malda district. Furthermore, proposals have been sent to the Centre seeking ₹3,300 crore for river erosion control in Malda and Murshidabad, with ₹500 crore worth of projects already cleared. IIT-Kanpur has been tasked with preparing a detailed project report for a permanent flood solution in Malda.

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The government is injecting substantial funds into disaster relief and infrastructure projects across the region. The pursuit of large-scale river erosion control projects signals major public investment aimed at regional stability and recovery in Malda and Murshidabad.

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  • MaldaDistrict receiving flood aid and infrastructure planning
  • MurshidabadDistrict targeted for river erosion control funding
  • West BengalState government providing aid and seeking central funding

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