Wednesday, 6 May 2015

Dal lake : J&K Government's priority

Jammu Kashmir government is concentrating on tourism sector now days. Chief minister Mufti Mohammed Saeed, who have tourism ministry with himself, now trying to safe world famous Dal lake of Srinagar. Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) has warned the people against carrying out any kind of construction within 200 metres of Dal Lake. Illegal construction if undertaken be demolished by the defaulter at his own level or else the authority will be left with no option but to demolish the illegal structures so raised. The LAWDA issued the warning after it yesterday carried out a successful encroachment removal drive in the vicinity of holy Hazratbal Shrine, situated on the western shore of Dal Lake. The LADWA demolition squad, in coordination with Muslim Waqf Board, demolished 30 illegal kiosks and other constructions near the shrine.Besides Dal and Nigeen Lakes at the moment form the core areas of attention of the authority which has a whole time mandate to conserve and mange the Lakes under National Lake Conservation Plan.


No comments:

Post a Comment