Srinagar : : The Vice Chairman (VC), J&K Lake Conservation & Management Authority (JKLCMA), Khurshid Ahmad Shah, Tuesday conducted an inspection visit to BrariNambal and Khushalsar lakes to oversee the progress and quality of the conservation and restoration works being executed by JKLCMA.
Collector, Executive Engineer, Lake Division 1st and 2nd, Executive Engineer, Mechanical, Enforcement Officer, AEEs and Scientists of JK LCMA accompanied the officer during the visit.
During the visit to BrariNumbal, the Vice Chairman inspected the ongoing works, reviewed the physical progress on the ground and assessed the effectiveness of the measures being undertaken for the rejuvenation of these water bodies. The shoreline cleaning of BrariNambal was reviewed during the inspection. The progress of the cleaning operations was assessed and the field staff were directed to ensure thorough removal of weeds, solid waste and other debris along the shoreline.
Emphasis was laid on maintaining regular cleaning activities to preserve the ecological health and aesthetic appeal of the water body. Directions were issued to the concerned officers and executing agencies to ensure timely completion of all works while maintaining the prescribed quality standards.
While visiting the Khushalsar lake, the Vice Chairman checked the dredging of two main channels leading from Saidapora bridge to Firdousa Abad and Sazgaripora using the departmental Water Master. He emphasized the need for expediting restoration activities, including desilting, cleaning of water channels, removal of encroachments and strengthening of lake embankments. He also stressed the importance of maintaining uninterrupted coordination among the engineering, field and enforcement wings to achieve the objectives of the conservation programme.
The accompanying officers apprised the Vice Chairman of the progress achieved, challenges encountered and the action plan for completion of the remaining works. He directed that all bottlenecks be removed on priority and that regular monitoring be undertaken to ensure the successful restoration and long-term ecological sustainability of these water bodies.
