Farakka Barrage:
Farakka Barrage was commissioned in 1975, and the 50th anniversary of its operation is being observed in 2025.
- Situated on the Ganga River in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, approximately 18 km from the Bangladesh border.
- Began operations on April 21, 1975, after 12 years of construction and an expenditure of ₹130 crores.
- Diverts 40,000 cusecs of water into the Farakka Feeder Canal to flush out silt from the Bhagirathi-Hooghly River, ensuring smooth navigation for Kolkata Port.
- India and Bangladesh have had multiple agreements over Ganga water sharing, including the 1977 Farakka Agreement and the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty.
