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Coastal Bengal Update: Digha Development and Sundarbans Access
New infrastructure projects announced for the Digha-Mandarmani coastal belt, while Sundarbans tourism continues under strict forest permit regulations.
Purba Medinipur, West Bengal11 Nov 20261 min read
As of 11 November 2026, the Purba Medinipur coastal belt is set for significant expansion. According to reports from The Statesman, a new tourism circuit is planned to connect Udaypur, Digha, Shankarpur, Tajpur, and Mandarmani, supported by a Rs 200-crore coastal erosion project. The government has also announced a subsidy of Rs 5 lakh for entrepreneurs establishing four-room homestays in these areas to boost local hospitality. Visitors to Digha are reminded that while the town is accessible by road, the sea remains unpredictable; local authorities advise against swimming during high tide, particularly during new and full moon phases, as noted in Wikivoyage travel guidance.
Source: Coastal Bengal · Original publication reported 11 Nov 2026
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