WRD begins work on restoration of Korattur lake
The Hindu
As part of the short-term plan, it will first prevent sewage flow into the lake
The Water Resources Department will soon take up work to arrest sewage flow into the Korattur lake and mitigate the problem of inundation in the area. Tenders will be called for ₹2.82 crore short-term restoration plan that includes construction of regulators, clearing of vegetation in the lake and plugging of sewage outfalls. The project was devised based on the recommendations of the joint committee and directive of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to prepare an action plan. The Korattur People’s Welfare and Awareness Trust had filed an application before the NGT seeking restoration of the lake and prevention of flow of industrial effluents.More Related News