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Farakka Barrage Project (Brief Background) : West Bengal

The Farakka Barrage Project is located in West Bengal and was set up in 1961 to construct and operate the Farakka Barrage and associated structures like the Jangipur Barrage and Feeder Canal to divert water from the Ganges river. Construction began in 1961 and the project was commissioned in 1975 after over a decade of work.

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Farakka Barrage Project (Brief Background) : West Bengal

The Farakka Barrage Project is located in West Bengal and was set up in 1961 to construct and operate the Farakka Barrage and associated structures like the Jangipur Barrage and Feeder Canal to divert water from the Ganges river. Construction began in 1961 and the project was commissioned in 1975 after over a decade of work.

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Farakka Barrage Project ( Brief Background)

 Farakka Barrage Project (FBP) is located at Farakka in


West Bengal.
 It is a subordinate office under the M/o WR, RD & GR.
 The Farakka Barrage Project Authority was set up in 1961
with the mandate to execute and thereafter operate and
maintain Farakka Barrage Project complex comprising of
Farakka Barrage, Jangipur Barrage, Feeder Canal and its
associated structures.
 The project construction commenced in 1961.
 The project was commissioned in 1975.

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