India, May 20 -- The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is set to clean-up the Nehru Park lake in Chanakyapuri through bio-remediation treatment and upkeep of water plants as part of infrastructure maintenance works.

The civic body has invited online bids on May 15 and said the specialised maintenance work is aimed at ensuring sustained upkeep of the Nehru Park water body through bio-remediation treatment over eight months.

According to officials, an algal bloom causes deterioration of the lake's water quality. According to the tender document, the selected agency will undertake regular lake cleaning, removal of floating debris, maintenance of aquatic plants, and treatment of water sludge and visible contamination.

The work will involv...