The Centre plans 7-8 new land ports in Bengal, aiming to enhance cargo and passenger movement with Bangladesh and Nepal, complementing the existing Petrapole port near Bongaon.
Currently, West Bengal has only one such port
Jun 22, 2026
12:37 pm
What's the storyThe Indian government is planning to set up seven to eight new international land ports in West Bengal, the Telegraph India reported. The move aims to facilitate trade and ease the movement of cargo and people with neighboring countries, Bangladesh and Nepal.
The proposed ports will be developed by the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI), an agency under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
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