West Bengal's first floating market opens in Kolkata
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has inaugurated the state's first floating market, located on a lake in Kolkata's Patuli. The market, which was established at an estimated cost of â¹9 crore, is aimed at rehabilitating over 220 shopkeepers displaced during infrastructure development in the city. Over 100 boats at the market sell fruits, vegetables and fish, among other produce.