India, June 27 -- With thick algae blanketing its surface and fountains spewing green-tinted water, the lake inside Nehru Park has become a pale shadow of the scenic landmark that it once was. Now, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is set to hire an agency to carry out an eight-month clean-up and rejuvenation project using bio-remediation, algae filtration, and oxygen-boosting treatments, officials said.

A notice inviting tenders for the maintenance of the lake was issued by NDMC, with the selected agency expected to oversee the upkeep for around eight months. Officials said the quality of the water body has deteriorated significantly due to algal bloom.

According to the tender document, the scope of work includes regular cleaning,...