The Sunderbans Affairs department has taken up a slew of projects with the help of Rs 300 crore funds sanctioned by the government to spruce up the infrastructure of Sunderban. The plans include setting up more brick paved roads, culverts and bridges, further developing mangrove plantation and improving agriculture and fisheries activities. The objective is to spruce up the infrastructure as well as improving the livelihood of the local people by imparting skill development programme. Apart from improving road connectivity including setting up cement concrete roads and bituminous roads, the authorities are working on skill development for the local dwellers to improve their livelihood.