Srinagar, Sept. 21 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that while authorities are working on various projects to clean Dal and Nigeen lakes, the role of the public remains central in preserving Kashmir's water bodies.

Addressing a gathering in Srinagar, the LG said Dal Lake is the identity of Kashmir and emphasized the need for its protection. He said the Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LCMA) and other bodies are carrying out cleaning drives, but people must take responsibility to maintain cleanliness.

Sinha said several initiatives have been launched to restore Dal and Nigeen, including projects worth Rs.306 crore to connect all houseboats to sewage treatment plants. He added that LCMA has implemented multiple ...