Backs indo-Australian CSR Push for Sustainable Development in J&K
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the famous Dal Lake here is cleaner due to the conservation efforts undertaken in the last five years.
More than one-third of the water body has been rejuvenated, with its open expanse increased for the first time to over 20 Sq Km, he said.
Sinha joined Dal Lake cleanliness drive as part of Sewa Parv.
“As part of Sewa Parv, joined Dal Lake Cleanliness Drive. During last five years, work for preservation of Dal- Nigeen Lake and in the catchment area has been undertaken in a mission mode. Dal lake is cleaner & attracting large numbers of domestic & international visitors,” the Lt Guv said on X.
He said more than one-third of lake has been rejuvenated.
“Vast areas were cleared from Lilies & open expanse of Dal Lake has been increased for the first time to more than 20.3 Sq Km,” he said.
Sinha called upon citizens to preserve lakes, rivers and other water bodies through community involvement.
Meanwhile, an Indo-Australian delegation on Sunday called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here and proposed a series of impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, including establishment of 10 smart villages, for the Union Territory, an official spokesperson said.
The delegation was led by Sajid N Saiyed, Chairman of Bharat CSR Network, he said.
The spokesperson said members of the delegation proposed a series of impactful CSR initiatives for J&K including establishment of 10 smart villages, setting up of AI labs, waste-to-wealth programme to promote sustainability, water remediation projects, construction of community centres and rehabilitation support for flood victims.
LG Sinha appreciated the delegation’s commitment towards sustainable development and community empowerment in the UT.
The LG assured every possible support from the administration in the implementation of the proposed initiatives, the spokesperson added.
