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Naini Lake revamp begins, Rs 9.7 crore, July 2027 deadline
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has started work to fully restore Naini Lake in Model Town under a Rs 9.7 crore project funded by the AMRUT scheme. A four-km pipeline from the…
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has started work to fully restore Naini Lake in Model Town under a Rs 9.7 crore project funded by the AMRUT scheme. A four-km pipeline from the Coronation Pillar sewage treatment plant will bring treated water to fill the 6.5-acre lake daily, replacing the current borewell supply. Excess water will irrigate 10 nearby parks. The plan also includes two musical fountains, landscaping, a peripheral drain, and a revamped toilet block. The project, inaugurated by minister Kapil Mishra, is scheduled for completion by July 2027.
Officials say the lake is important for groundwater recharge, temperature control, and as a habitat, besides offering recreation. Boating facilities run by Delhi Tourism will continue.
The Indian Opinion
The usual narrative around urban lake projects swings between 'too little, too late' and 'costly cosmetic makeover'. Here, Delhi has finally found a practical water source, treated sewage, and linked it to nearby parks. That is ecological sense, not just beautification. The real test will come after July 2027: will the daily treated water supply from the Coronation Pillar STP be sustained without disruption, or will the lake again become a dry pit with musical fountains?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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