Irrigation hopes rise as canal survey begins; tech team from Kolkata arrives

BAMANGOLA

- AVIJIT ROY

MALDA: A major government initiative has begun in Bamangola block to address the long-standing irrigation crisis faced by local farmers. The region, largely dependent on agriculture, has been grappling with water scarcity for years due to the lack of proper irrigation infrastructure. As a result, farmers have struggled to grow essential crops like paddy, jute and vegetables. With no reliable water source apart from rainfall, agricultural activities in the area often come to a standstill during dry spells, leaving vast tracts of land barren and pushing many to migrate to other states in search of work.