Strict cleanliness rules now in force, with fines
New state rules apply in all municipalities and notified areas of West Bengal. See the Clean Mirik section for the fine list.
Notices
Notice board
Official announcements from the Municipality Office.
Earlier notices
2026
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Two new sewage treatment plants announced
The state Municipal Affairs minister announced two additional STPs for Mirik alongside the existing facility, and reviewed desiltation and rejuvenation of Sumendu Lake.
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Board dissolved; SDO Mirik appointed Administrator
The West Bengal Municipal Affairs Department dissolved the board of the Mirik Notified Area Authority and appointed the Sub-Divisional Officer, Mirik, as Administrator until fresh elections are held.
Projects
Projects under way
Water, sanitation, housing and health schemes being delivered in Mirik.
Under way Rs 199 crore Piped water for every household
Approved by the Centre under AMRUT 2.0 in November 2022. As of June 2026, works worth over Rs 170 crore are underway for 100% household drinking water coverage.
Read the case studyPhoto: shankar s., CC BY 2.0
In progress ~1,050 of 2,800 Saving Sumendu Lake
Households that currently discharge sewage into the lake. Two new STPs, in addition to the existing plant, plus desiltation and rejuvenation of the lake are planned so all household sewage is treated.
Read the case studyPhoto: Shubh.ch1994, CC BY-SA 4.0
In progress Oct 2025 Landslide recovery
Rehabilitation of families affected by the October 2025 landslides, drainage and retaining walls, and a new Dudhey bridge on the Siliguri to Mirik road (under construction).
Read the case studyPhoto: Pinakpani, CC BY-SA 4.0
Programmes and schemes
Special projects and schemes
National missions and local action for better everyday services in Mirik.
Featured programme
AMRUT 2.0
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
Launched in June 2015 to give every urban household a tap and a sewer connection, with a water supply target of 135 litres per person per day. In Mirik, a Rs 199 crore water supply project was approved under AMRUT 2.0 in November 2022; works worth over Rs 170 crore were underway as of June 2026.
- Rs 199 crore
- Water supply project approved for Mirik
- 135 litres
- Daily water-supply target per resident
Swachh Bharat Mission
Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban)
The national cleanliness mission launched on 2 October 2014. In Mirik it covers segregation, collection, processing and disposal of solid waste under the municipality’s Solid Waste Management Bye-Laws, 2023.
Read the programme overview
NULM
National Urban Livelihoods Mission
Reduces poverty among urban poor households through self-employment and wage employment, shelters for the homeless, and support for street vendors with space, credit and skills. Nodal Officer: the Executive Officer.
Read the programme overview
Housing for All
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
Pucca houses for families without one. The municipality surveyed every ward, held workshops with residents, traders, senior citizens and local groups, and prepared a Housing for All Plan of Action with the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA).
Read the programme overview
CBPHCS
Community Based Primary Health Care Services
Primary health care for families below the poverty line, to be widened to all residents, in line with national health programmes. The municipality has recruited for a contractual Health Officer under this scheme.
Read the programme overview