Srinagar, July 02: De-weeding operation in Dal and Nigeen lakes is progressing as planned and 7,000 channels have been cleared so far, a government spokesman said.
Against the target of removing weed from over 2.25 lakh square meters of the Dal lake this fiscal, a marginal 1.2 square meters have been cleared so far in the initial days.
The project is undertaken as part of measures to develop and restore the originality of these world famous water bodies.
The spokesman said 7,000 channels were cleared against a target of 10,000 in the current year. This has helped in adding water expanse of about 2,980 square meters to the twin water bodies besides improving water quality.
Over 600 labourers and three machines are engaged by the Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) for the project.
–PTI