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Gongoni declared Geo-Heritage site by Geological Survey of India, marking milestone for Bengal's geological legacy
The Statesman Siliguri
|June 30, 2025
Taking a bold step towards showcasing Bengal's geological wealth, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has officially declared Gongoni—a striking lateritic canyon in West Midnapore—a Geo-Heritage Site.
This dramatic landscape of red ravines and sculpted cliffs, long regarded by locals as "Bengal's Grand Canyon," is now nationally recognised for its scientific and visual significance, ushering in new opportunities for research, education, and geo-tourism.
Often compared to a miniature Grand Canyon due to its fiery red cliffs and dramatic erosional features, Gongoni's rugged terrain has finally earned formal recognition as a geological marvel—etched by time, sculpted by nature, and celebrated for its scientific, aesthetic, and educational value.
The declaration was commemorated with the installation of a multilingual information board (in Bengali, Hindi, and English) by officials from the GSI's Eastern Region and West Bengal Unit. While the status does not come with immediate financial support, experts assert that it paves the way for greater academic engagement, research prospects, and sustainable tourism.
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