The state government has transferred 110 of Ahmedabad’s 156 lakes to the Municipal Corporation, prompting the Municipal Commissioner to take action for their better development and maintenance. A dedicated committee has been established to oversee this initiative, addressing issues such as pollution, sewage contamination, and silt accumulation in the lakes.
The committee, comprising officers from the Engineering, Estate, Garden, Health, and Solid Waste Management Departments, will be led by the Deputy Municipal Commissioner. They will meet weekly and submit a monthly report to the Commissioner. This committee will also focus on improvements to developed lakes and the development of additional lakes as needed.