Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo convened a meeting with the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) to assess the progress of the ongoing projects aimed at beautifying and conserving the Dal and Nigeen Lakes. Key officials from H&UDD, including the Commissioner Secretary and the Vice Chairman of the Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA), were present.
Key Highlights:
Project Acceleration: Dulloo urged for expedited progress on lake conservation and development projects, stressing the importance of completing the tendering process to meet project deadlines.
Local Concerns: He instructed the department to address and resolve the demands and issues raised by Dal dwellers and houseboat owners promptly and fairly.
Project Updates:
Biomethanation Plant: The NAFED biomethanation plant has been operational since June, processing 2,600 tons of lake weed waste.
Musical Fountains: DPR completed; awaiting administrative approval to proceed with tenders.
High Jet Fountains & Ferris Wheel: Ongoing consultations with NaBFID to finalize project terms.
Cascade Aerators: Installation of five clusters with 1,300 nozzles/fountains underway, costing Rs 8.71 crore.
Integrated Management Plan: Funded under PMDP, expected completion by 2027. RFP for PDMC was issued in June.
Eco Hamlets: Kachri Mohalla eco hamlet completed; development of 28 additional internal hamlets in progress.
Dredging: Removal of 140,000 cubic meters of silt and 1.5 km shoreline dredging completed in Nishat Basin.
The meeting underscored the commitment to enhancing the beauty and ecological health of the Dal and Nigeen Lakes while ensuring timely execution of development projects.
