Srinagar, Dec 2: In a significant move towards the conservation of Gilsar-Khushalsar, twin urban lakes in the summer capital, the core group of Nageen Lake Conservation Organisation (NLCO) convened a special meeting today with Dr. Bashir Ahmad Bhat the Vice Chairman of Lakes Conservation & Management Authority ( LC&MA).
The meeting took place at the LC&MA Dockyard at Nishat. “The meeting, attended by the Core Group of NLCO and VC LC&MA along with his team, is regarded as a crucial step in the ongoing efforts to preserve these twin urban lakes. LC&MA, designated to deploy two machines for cleaning and dredging the lake, assured NLCO of its utmost commitment to aid in the restoration and rejuvenation of the lakes,” NLCO said in a statement.
During the meeting, VC LC&MA applauded NLCO’s tireless efforts in removing decades-old tons of muck from the waterbody, instilling a renewed sense of hope that these lakes can indeed be restored. The perceived notion that these lakes are lost is now being challenged.
In attendance were Er. Rajinder K. Sharma, Superintending Engineer LC&MA, Gulzar Ahmad Secretary LC&MA, and other officers. Core group members from NLCO, including President Manzoor Wangnoo, Technical Advisors Er. Ajaz Rasool, Farooq Gilani IFS (retd.), Dr. Mushtaq Margoob, Zahoor Qari, Lateef Ahmad, M Shafi Boktoo, Riyaz Ahmad, and Nisar Ahmad, participated in the discussions about proper and sustained conservation measures.
The NLCO core group presented a memorandum to VC LC&MA, and various members shared their insights and suggestions during the positive deliberations. The meeting marks a significant step, and with the current administration’s positive approach towards conservation, it is believed that these water bodies will soon be restored to their pristine glory.
VC LC&MA assured that every necessary step will be taken to facilitate the restoration of these lakes. President NLCO expressed gratitude to VC and his team, anticipating that this meeting will be a positive stride towards the conservation of Gilsar-Khushalsar lakes.