The Farakka Barrage Project is a joint project of India and Bangladesh located on the border of the two countries. It involves the construction of a dam and canal system on the Ganges River to divert some of its waters into the Bhagirathi-Hooghly river during the dry season. The project aims to flush out the accumulated silt in the Hooghly river estuary to ensure uninterrupted navigation in the Kolkata Port.
The Farakka Barrage Project is a joint project of India and Bangladesh located on the border of the two countries. It involves the construction of a dam and canal system on the Ganges River to divert some of its waters into the Bhagirathi-Hooghly river during the dry season. The project aims to flush out the accumulated silt in the Hooghly river estuary to ensure uninterrupted navigation in the Kolkata Port.
The Farakka Barrage Project is a joint project of India and Bangladesh located on the border of the two countries. It involves the construction of a dam and canal system on the Ganges River to divert some of its waters into the Bhagirathi-Hooghly river during the dry season. The project aims to flush out the accumulated silt in the Hooghly river estuary to ensure uninterrupted navigation in the Kolkata Port.