Bengal

XKolkata: The Bengal government has invited fresh bids to build a Nature Interpretation Centre (NIC) at Nalban Bheri in Salt Lake, as part of a larger initiative to promote public awareness about the ecological importance of the East Kolkata Wetlands.

The wetlands, often called the “lungs of Kolkata”, play a crucial role in treating the city’s wastewater naturally while supporting rich biodiversity.

The project will be implemented by the East Kolkata Wetlands Management Authority (EKWMA) under the department of Environment. Estimated to cost around Rs 19.82 crore, the centre is expected to be completed within one year of the award of contract.

Officials said the idea is to create a modern learning and research hub that showcases how the wetlands help maintain the city’s ecologic

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