Ghatal Master Plan: Mamata Banerjee to Inaugurate Today, Locals Hope for Relief

• Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate the Ghatal Master Plan today, aiming to alleviate waterlogging in the region.
• The plan involves expanding the Chandreshwar Canal by 5.8 km from Baikunthapur to Guruli, connecting it to the Shilabati River.
• A new 16-opening regulator-cum-sluicegate will be built at Guruli to control water flow into the Shilabati River.
• The expansion primarily affects agricultural land, with minimal impact on houses or shops; affected individuals will receive compensation.
• New sluices and 9 paved bridges will be constructed, and the Gopiganj sluice will be expanded to improve drainage and connectivity.

Why It Matters: The Ghatal Master Plan, inaugurated by Mamata Banerjee, promises to end waterlogging through canal expansion and new infrastructure.