DDC Srinagar inspects restoration works of Vicharnag

The DDC looked to inspect the restoration works undertaken for cleaning these water bodies and to revive their decades-old glory.

It was informed that a comprehensive plan with regard to proper management of sewerage and cleaning in and around all prestigious water bodies, remodelling and redesigning of bridges and overall facelifting around the periphery areas has been formulated.

The DDC instructed the concerned authorities to speed up the pace of ongoing works to expedite them in set timelines and directed the officers to, additionally, undertake de-weeding measures to clear the Vicharnag water body junction which connects river Sind of Ganderbal with Gilsar lake.

While interacting with local people, the DDC said these wetlands had been a rich belt of birds of local and of migratory origin.

"All possible measures are being taken to restore historical Water bodies in Srinagar to achieve visible impact on the ground," authorities said.

The DDC also reiterated his appeal to people to desist from littering and throwing garbage in water bodies that leads to their degradation and asked the concerned officers to gear up the surveillance teams and intensify the anti-encroachment drive along with all water bodies plus take strict legal action against the persons indulging in littering and dumping garbage into these natural resources.