The lakes in Mumbai have fallen into a state of neglect, and efforts are now underway to revive these water bodies. A decision has been taken to rejuvenate the lakes, and the state government has recently issued a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) for the project.
To carry out this revival, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will appoint an environmental advisor under its Environment and Climate Change Department, according to municipal authorities.
Mumbai has around 140 lakes, but many have suffered from pollution, accumulation of waste, and poor conditions of aquatic plants and wildlife, which has significantly degraded water quality.
The proposed lake rejuvenation plan includes desilting, cleaning, and beautifying the surrounding areas to restore the lakes to a healthier state.
The initiative follows a suggestion by MP Piyush Goyal to revive neglected lakes in Mumbai. As part of the plan, the first 15 lakes in the city have been selected for rejuvenation.
These lakes fall under the state government’s jurisdiction, and the BMC has recently received the necessary NOC to proceed. An advisor will now be appointed, according to municipal officials.
The 15 lakes are located in areas including Malad, Malvani, Manori, Madh, Erangal, and Darvali. The list of lakes includes:
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