Developed at a cost of ₹10 Crores,[1] beside the canal adjacent to the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, the market was inaugurated in January 2018, and was an instant success.
₹3 Crore was spent for renovation work by Government of West Bengal.
[1] The lighting used by the municipal authorities and shopkeepers is reported to have driven away migratory birds from the region.
The water body is spread in 24,000 square meters, 500m long and 60m[4] wide adjacent to Eastern Metropolitan Bypass.
Each boat has two shops and the shopkeepers sell vegetables, fruits, flowers, fish, meat, fast food, tea, etc.