The Problem of the Sundarbans

A complex fiscal system in the Sundarbans, previously chaotic, was successfully organized by 1904. The study highlights that unregulated reclamation had proceeded too rapidly, neglecting irrigation considerations critical for the stability of the port channel to Calcutta. It also underscores the significance of tidal spill in maintaining the ecological health of the Reserved Forest, contrasting it with the constraints imposed by embankments elsewhere. The research compares the problems faced by the 24-Parganas Sundarbans with those of Khulna and Bakarganj, suggesting that the former's issues are more intricate.

Ascoli, F. D., & Bhattacharyya, A. (2019). The Problem of the Sundarbans. A Revenue History of the Sundarbans, 274–277. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003018667-15