About the Project
Project Objective-To increase the agriculture production of 1,00,000 farmers particularly
small marginal farmers in the rainfed single cropped areas of West Bengal by providing assured
irrigation facilities in 75000 ha area.
Implemented By
Water Resources Investigation & Development Department (WRIDD),Government of West Bengal
Districts|Blocks|Villages Covered
20 | 206 | 1598
Project Cost (US$)
205 million (World Bank 155 million,State Share 50 million)
Supported by
World Bank
Project Duration
Jan'12-Dec'19 to Jan'20-Dec'21 Continued with the State Fund
GIS Initiatives
Inhouse GIS used for planning, implementation and impact assessment.
Fishery as Emerging Enterprise
Introduced and tested various models for fishery practices in different agro-climatic regions.
Plantation Program and Women Involvements
Mix fruit plantation with intercrops in private wasteland implemented through WUAs.
Value Addition
IoT(Internet of Things), ethical community engagement and protecting endangered species.
