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The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has intensified efforts to reclaim encroached government land, recovering 150 bighas, including 121 bighas in Garden Reach. Targeted areas include EM Bypass zones such as Paschim Chowbagha, Nayabad mouza, and Nonadanga. To combat encroachment on East Kolkata Wetlands (EKW), KMC and the state land department are collaborating under a chief secretary-led committee. The Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) has also demolished illegal constructions and lodged 45 FIRs. The reclaimed land will support urban planning, addressing the growing demand for housing and commercial facilities while ensuring sustainable development and deterring future encroachments.
In a bid to reclaim government land and prevent encroachment, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has intensified its efforts to survey and repossess large stretches of land around EM Bypass and other areas in the city. This comes after a recent attack on Councillor Sushanta Ghosh, which highlighted the growing issue of land grabbing in Kolkata. Advertisement
KMC has reclaimed 150 bighas of encroached or unused land across the city, with the largest recovery of 121 bighas in Garden Reach. These reclaimed plots are being repurposed for infrastructure development. Key areas targeted for reclamation include Dhakuria, Gobra (Park Circus), Joka, and Behala, with a special focus on areas off EM Bypass such as Paschim Chowbagha, Nayabad mouza, Nonadanga, Martinpara, and Gulshan Colony. Officials have identified approximately 800 vacant government-owned plots in wards 107, 108, and 109, stretching from Dhapa mouza to Mukundapur.
The East Kolkata Wetlands (EKW) sites have also come under scrutiny, as land sharks attempt to encroach on these ecologically sensitive zones. To combat this, KMC and the state land department are collaborating to protect these areas and prevent further illegal activity. A high-level committee under the chief secretary has been formed to prepare a status report on all vacant government land off EM Bypass, with the aim of creating a land bank for future residential and commercial use.
In addition to reclaiming land, authorities have taken strong action against illegal constructions. The Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) recently demolished four to five unauthorized buildings in areas like Rajdanga and Patuli. About 45 FIRs have been lodged against individuals involved in illegal constructions on KMDA-owned plots. These efforts are part of a larger plan by the urban development department to secure public land for city planning and development.
The reclaimed land is expected to support infrastructure expansion in Kolkata, enabling better housing and commercial facilities while addressing the growing demand for urban space. The authorities' ongoing vigilance aims to deter further encroachments and ensure sustainable land use for the city's future growth.
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