India, Sept. 29 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that 20 of the 22 water bodies under the civic body's jurisdiction have been restored and rejuvenation for the remaining two will be completed soon.

"Out of the aforementioned 22 water bodies, 20 water bodies have already been developed/restored by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The remaining two water bodies are under process of development, and necessary action for their rejuvenation is being undertaken in a phased manner," MCD said in its report dated September 25, adding that none of the 22 sites face encroachment.

The two remaining bodies are Welcome Jheel and Model Town's Naini Lake.

HT had reported in August last year that...