India, June 18 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has been directed to prepare a comprehensive master plan for the proposed 'Lake City' project encompassing the Jambhulwadi, Pashan and Katraj lakes, with particular focus on conservation, environmental protection, and improvement of public amenities.

"There is an urgent need for the revival of these lakes," standing committee chairman Shrinath Bhimale said during the meeting held on Tuesday.

Bhimale also instructed the civic administration to expedite the process of transferring Jambhulwadi lake from the water conservation department to the PMC during the meeting.

"I have instructed officials to complete all administrative and government-level formalities required for transferring ...