SRINAGAR, Jan. 3 -- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today stressed on revamping of Khushalsar and Gilsar lakes to restore their pristine glory in Srinagar.

Div Com said this while chairing a meeting of concerned officers. The meeting, among others was attended by CE I&FC, PHE, Commissioner SMC, Director Rakhs and Forms, ADC, WLW Wetlands, Tehsildar Eidgah, representatives from different departments and Chairman NLCO.

The Div Com said that wetlands are not meant for dumping of waste but are to be sustained as lungs of Valley to safeguard us during rainy days.

Stressing on immediate cleaning, dredging and restoration of both lakes, the Div Com emphasized on active involvement of locals in the restoration mission.

He sa...