The club lies along the eastern bank of Tolly Nullah which was the earlier path Adi Ganga, a channel of the river Hooghly. The soil of the area consisted of the silt brought down by the Adi Ganga and this rich soil combined with generous rainfall supported luxuriant vegetation. This marshy fertile area was prime habitat for the Golden Jackal, who fed on crabs, rodents, and a variety of fruits like mangoes, jackfruit and papaya.
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Towards Sustainable Flows: a citizen’s audit of the canals of Kolkata
By Debasmita Ghosh The days between September 04-08 saw the citizens of Kolkata joining hands with Jaladarsha Collective to support the cause of saving our rivers, waterbodies and wetlands in the event ‘Towards Sustainable Flows’ hosted by Jaladarsha Collective at Jadunath Museum and Resource Centre. The event brought together people for intersecting disciplines on theContinue reading “Towards Sustainable Flows: a citizen’s audit of the canals of Kolkata”
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