True development incomplete without environmental protection: LG Manoj Sinha

Posted by admin_kas on 2025-09-21 10:16:34 |

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Says we must learn to live in harmony with nature and restore our water bodies to their original form

KS News Desk 

Srinagar, Sep 21: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said it was the collective responsibility of all citizens to preserve the water bodies in Jammu and Kashmir.

Addressing Swachhta drive organized under Sewa Parv at SKICC, LG Manoj Sinha said lakes and rivers were the lifeline of people and the existence of the Dal Lake was important for us and the future generations.

"It is not only the duty of LCMA, SMC and other agencies but of every citizen to keep water resources clean," Manoj Sinha said.

Referring to the recent natural challenges witnessed in J&K UT, LG Sinha said people have realised the true value of water resources.

“We must learn to live in harmony with nature and restore our water bodies to their original form,” he said.

LG Manoj Sinha said that in the ongoing conservation efforts, nearly one-third of Dal Lake, covering 6.5 km, has been made weed-free and several projects completed.

He credited the people of Kashmir, LCMA and other agencies for visible improvement in the lake’s condition.

He said all houseboats have been connected with the SWIC programme and a new Dal-Nigeen Eco Project is in the pipeline, which will give a boost to tourism.

LG Sinha appreciated the sanitation workers for their role and said both cities and villages are experiencing ease of living through such initiatives.

“A garbage-free city and village should not just remain a dream. Every citizen must devote a few hours of service and pledge not to litter,” he said.

LG also called upon officials and administrators to speed up the ongoing programmes.

“True development is incomplete without environmental protection. We must build awareness for future generations to preserve rivers and lakes as symbols of reverence and culture,” he said.