Once filthy, Dankuni irrigation canal undergoes renovation

After a prolonged movement, litigation, and court directives from environmental activists, the administration has recently removed illegal cattle sheds along the banks of the Dankuni canal, paving the way for its renovation at a cost of about Rs 18 crore. Before the clean-up, the canal was perpetually choked with waste from hundreds of cows and buffaloes.

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The clogged irrigation canal frequently overflowed, covering vast areas with layers of filth.

This created a breeding ground for vectors, rodents, and venomous reptiles. During the monsoon, nearby panchayat and municipal areas often remained inundated as the Dankuni irrigation canal served as the only outlet for excess water but remained blocked.