Nigeen Lake Conservation Organization successfully restores 11th spring at Anchar, Soura

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, MARCH 30 (STC):
Nigeen Lake Conservation Organization (NLCO) has successfully restored the 11th spring at Anchar, Soura. The spring, which had been in a dilapidated state for years, has now been fully revived and handed over to the local community as an Eid gift.
The restoration under Mission Ehsaas – Phase 5, was carried out in collaboration with the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), with dedicated efforts from Team NLCO and key individuals who supported the initiative. Speaking on the occasion, NLCO Chairman Manzoor Wangnoo expressed his gratitude to all those involved.
“It is a great moment for us to see another natural water resource restored. The spring, once neglected, now flows with clean, drinkable water, as confirmed by lab tests.
We hope the local community will take ownership and preserve this treasure for generations to come.”
He extended special thanks to SMC for the collaboration and Dr. Raja Muzaffar, Dr. Tauseef, and Er. Abdul Rashid for their unwavering support throughout the restoration process.
Local residents and environmentalists have hailed the initiative, acknowledging the impact of such conservation efforts in reviving Kashmir’s fragile water ecosystems.
Meanwhile, NLCO has urged stakeholders, authorities and the community to contribute to preserving these natural assets.(STC)