India, May 10 -- The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will begin restoration of 77 water bodies across the capital in a phased manner following directions from Delhi lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, officials said on Saturday.

The restoration roadmap was reviewed by the LG during a presentation by the DDA on Friday amid concerns over encroachment, neglect and declining groundwater levels in Delhi. According to officials, six water bodies will be revived within 30 days, 48 within 60 days and 23 larger water bodies within 90 days, while the remaining sites will be taken up in later phases.The budget allocated for restoration of the 77 water bodies has not been disclosed yet.

In the first phase, the DDA will undertake dredging, ...