West Bengal Government to Establish Two Dolphin Parks Along Hooghly River

Exam-focused facts from the 21 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The West Bengal government plans to set up two dolphin parks along the Hooghly river to conserve aquatic biodiversity and develop eco-tourism.
The project will be implemented by the state government in coordination with the Central Government.
One of the proposed dolphin parks is planned to be developed at Contai in West Bengal.
The initiative was announced by the State Urban Development & Municipal Affairs Minister, Agnimitra Paul.
Union Minister of Jal Shakti C R Paatil also announced plans to establish five additional sewerage treatment plants in the city.