India, April 17 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has made a fresh attempt to revive Naini Lake in Model Town by inviting new tender applications at an estimated cost of nearly Rs 10 crore.

The time allotted for project completion is 12 months and covers civil, electrical, horticulture, and operations & maintenance work, according to the tender document.

In July 2025, Delhi tourism minister Kapil Mishra announced plans to revamp the lake in North Delhi with the help of the Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation (DTTDC) and develop it into a major tourist destination.

The minister had announced that the lake was also supposed to be opened to a range of water activities, including shikara and gondola rides, racing ...