On January 6th and 7th, 2026, V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti, conducted a two-day review of the Farakka Barrage Project. The review focused on strengthening infrastructure, resolving bottlenecks, and ensuring the efficient operation of barrage systems.
During the visit, accompanied by Commissioner (FM), DoWR, RD & GR; GM, FBP and other officers from CWC & FBP, the Secretary inspected the following components of the Farakka Barrage Project (FBP): Main Farakka Barrage, Head Regulator, Fish lock Gates & associated components; the eroded portion of the 10th Marginal Embankment in the upstream left bank of the river Ganga near Birnagar area; the Navigational Lock at Farakka; and the Feeder Canal & Jangipur Barrage.
The Secretary reviewed the overall progress, underscored the importance of strengthening and maintaining the barrage, emphasized timely completion of ongoing works, advised on proactive resolution of bottlenecks, and stressed time-bound progress on priority works related to operation, maintenance, and modernization. The Secretary also met with DC and SDM and sought cooperation in administrative issues and assured full support of the Ministry. The entry date of this release is January 7th 2026, 7:48PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Farakka Barrage Project: A project focused on infrastructure, bottleneck resolution, and efficient operation of barrage systems, reviewed by the Secretary of DoWR, RD & GR.
Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR): Department under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, whose Secretary visited and reviewed the Farakka Barrage Project.
Ministry of Jal Shakti: The ministry overseeing the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, which is involved in the Farakka Barrage Project.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
DoWR, RD & GR Secretary, V. L. Kantha Rao
Undertakes Two-Day Review of Farakka Barrage
Project
Focus on strengthening infrastructure, resolving bottlenecks
and ensuring efficient operation of barrage systems
प्रव तथ: 07 JAN 2026 7:48PM by PIB Delhi
On 06th & 07th January 2026, Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River
Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti, visited Farakka Barrage
Project & its various components including major ongoing works and reviewed various Technical and
Administrative matters of Farakka Barrage Project.
Commissioner (FM), DoWR, RD & GR; GM, FBP and other officers from CWC & FBP accompanied the
Secretary during the visit.
Secretary (DoWR, RD&GR) visited following main components of FBP:
i. Main Farakka Barrage, Head Regulator, Fish lock Gates & associated components.
ii. Eroded portion of 10th Marginal Embankment in upstream left bank of river Ganga near
Birnagar area.
iii. Navigational Lock at Farakka.iv. Feeder Canal & Jangipur Barrage.
Secretary (DoWR, RD&GR) reviewed the overall progress of works undertaken under the Farakka
Barrage Project and underscored the importance of strengthening & proper maintenance of Farakka
Barrage & its component for fulfilling its objectives efficiently.
The Secretary emphasized the need for timely completion of ongoing works, advised proactive resolution
of bottlenecks, and stressed ensuring time-bound progress on priority works related to the operation,
maintenance, and modernization of the Farakka Barrage.The Secretary also met DC and SDM of the area and sought their co-operation in administrative issues.
Concluding the visit, the Secretary assured full support of the Ministry for the overall development,
operation, and management of jurisdiction and infrastructure under the Farakka Barrage Project.
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