West Bengal created land for a new township by dredging Hooghly river material. This project began in 1962, transforming wetlands into Bidhannagar, or Salt Lake. The reclaimed land was developed into a planned residential and commercial urban centre. First residents moved into the new township in March 1970. Today, Bidhannagar is a major business and technology hub for Kolkata.
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