India, June 21 -- The Gautam Budh Nagar administration has approved the renovation of 10 ponds across various villages in the district to promote groundwater recharge, said officials on Friday.

The initiative is being undertaken in accordance with directives issued under the 2022 National Green Tribunal (NGT). The renovation of ponds will be carried out by the Noida authority in coordination with the District Ground Water Management Council, which recently held a meeting and gave approval for the project, said officials.

"As part of efforts to conserve and replenish groundwater, 10 ponds have been identified for rejuvenation. These were selected based on feasibility and site-specific potential for recharge, in accordance with NGT guidel...