India, March 2 -- After spending crores on lake beautification, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has now announced a Rs.2 crore plan to enhance four more lakes-Katraj, Pashan, Peshwa, and Model Colony-under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

The PMC's Standing Committee approved the tenders for the project on Friday, which includes tree plantations, concrete pathways, garbage disposal, and jogging tracks. Additionally, PMC aims to curb pollution and improve water quality in these lakes.

PMC regularly spends funds on removing water hyacinths and cleaning lakes. In 2017, it constructed a drainage system to prevent untreated water from entering Katraj Lake. A sewage treatment plant (STP) with a capacity of two million litres per day is also un...