Srinagar, Dec. 19 -- The Nigeen Lake Conservation Organisation has reiterated its support for youth centric development while strongly cautioning against unplanned interventions that may harm fragile water bodies, particularly Nigeen Lake.

In a communication addressed to the MLA Zadibal, NLCO chairman Manzoor Wangnoo stated that NLCO fully supports the development of sports infrastructure, describing it as a genuine need of the time for youth engagement, fitness, and wellbeing. The organisation noted that over 2,000 students from an educational institution located nearby, along with youth from Bhagwanpora and surrounding localities, would directly benefit from the availability of a sports ground.

NLCO acknowledged that a stay has report...