Arpita Ghosh speaks on the demand for dredging of Atreyi river

Thank you, Madam.

My parliamentary constituency Balurghat falls under South Dinajpur district. The Atreyi river flows in this region, which finds mention in the Mahabharata. There are many areas in my constituency which are Mahabharata connection. So, this river is the heart of my constituency. But no dredging has been done here for a long time.

I have brought the issue up with Hon’ble Minister several times. I have raised the issue in the Standing Committee also. My constituency is agro-based region. I would like to request the Hon’ble Minister to carry out dredging in river Atreyi so that the entire region is benefitted.
Thank you very much.