Culture Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury inaugurated a canal re-excavation project in Boalmari upazila of Faridpur on Friday afternoon. The project covers the section from the Madhumati River to the Kamargram sluice gate under Gunbaha Union. It is being implemented as part of a nationwide program for excavation and re-excavation of rivers, canals, and water bodies.

According to officials, the initiative aims to improve water flow in rural areas, enhance irrigation facilities for farmers, and contribute to sustainable development. They expect the project to increase local agricultural production, reduce waterlogging, and help maintain environmental balance in the region.

Local political leaders, administrative officials, and community representatives attended the inauguration ceremony, reflecting broad local participation in the government’s water management initiative.