West Bengal govt allocates 1,000 km of land to set up border fence of about 172 km along international border
The West Bengal government has transferred over 1,000 acres of land to the Border Security Force to facilitate the construction of 172 kilometers of fencing along the India-Bangladesh border. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari emphasized that securing the border is a top priority for his administration.
Why it matters
This initiative addresses long-standing national security concerns regarding porous borders and illegal migration, marking a significant shift in infrastructure development policy for the region.
The West Bengal government has allocated over 1000 acres of land for erecting border fences spanning over 172 km border with Bangladesh, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said.
“Ensuring national security and strengthening our borders is a top priority for our government. In our commitment to securing the India-Bangladesh Border, we have expedited the land transfer process to the Border Security Force (BSF) for the construction of essential fencing,” the Chief Minister said on social media.
Mr. Adhikari added that as on July 14, 2026 a “total of 1,024.75 acres of land spanning across 172.6 kms (of international border) has been formally handed over for this purpose”.
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