Existence of Dal Lake important for us & future generations: LG Sinha

”Learn to live in harmony with nature; one-third of Dal Lake restored, 6.5 km made weed-free”

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 21 (STC): In the ongoing Dal Lake conservation efforts, nearly one-third of the Lake, covering 6.5 km, has been made weed-free and several projects stand completed, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said this while addressing Swachhta drive organized under Sewa Parv at SKICC.
“The existence of the Dal Lake is important for us and the future generations,” he said.
He credited the people of Kashmir, LCMA and other agencies for visible improvement in the lake’s condition.
He said all houseboats have been connected with the SWIC programme and a new Dal-Nigeen Eco Project is in the pipeline, which will give a boost to tourism.
LG Sinha appreciated the sanitation workers for their role and said both cities and villages are experiencing ease of living through such initiatives. “A garbage-free city and village should not just remain a dream. Every citizen must devote a few hours of service and pledge not to litter,” he said.

The Lt Governor also called upon officials and administrators to speed up the ongoing programmes. “True development is incomplete without environmental protection. We must build awareness for future generations to preserve rivers and lakes as symbols of reverence and culture,” he added.
Meanwhile, LG Sinha said that it is not only the duty of LCMA, SMC and other agencies but of every citizen to keep water resources clean.
Referring to the recent natural challenges faced by the Union Territory, LG Sinha said people have realized the true value of water resources. “We must learn to live in harmony with nature and restore our water bodies to their original form,” he said.
(Straight Talk Communications)