INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
ANI | Updated: Nov 24, 2019 09:19 ISTSrinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Nov 24 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir administration will soon
start working on the alignment and construction of 3.2 km western foreshore road along the Dal lake in Kashmir valley
The alignment plan prepared by the Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) for the restoration, beautification and for delineating
physical boundary on the western front of Dal Lake.The LAWDA is the nodal agency working for the preservation of Dal Lake
The work on this project will start in the coming days and it will serve as a physical boundary of the lake."The project was delayed for
long due to apprehensions of corruption
The project estimated to cost Rs 600 crore
Under this project, civil facilities including up-gradation of water, drainage and electricity would be improved," G M Dar, Vice Chairman
LAWDA, told ANI.The local residents appreciated the step taken by the state administration as it will enhance the beauty of Dal Lake and
increase employment for Kashmiri youths."It is a great step taken by the government
It will boost tourism as well as increase the beauty of Kashmir and employment opportunities for youth," Eijaz Ahmad, a local resident,
said."We are happy with the project
It should be started soon
We want the government to initiate such projects for the development of Kashmir," Javaid Ahmad, another local resident said.On November 18,
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu approved the alignment construction of western foreshore road.As 4,498 families
who are likely to get affected by the road construction, he directed the authorities concerned to come up with a proper rehabilitation plan
