Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that Rs 1038.52 lakhs were spent on cleaning of Dal Lake in last three years.
In a written reply to a question by member of Legislative Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh said that Rs 406.38 lakhs were spent in 2015-16, Rs 354.99 lakhs in 2016-17 and Rs 277.15 lakhs.
“The Government of India has released funds for Conservation of Dal Lake under NLCP Rs. 273.85 Crores and under PMRP now PMD 83.18 Crores (Out of total package of 356.30 Crores),” he added.
Giving details about the progress achieved during the years, he 95000cum de-weeding was carried in 2015-16, 92723cum in 2016-17 and 113000cum in 2017-18.
He said 250000cum skimming were carried in 2015-16, 29000000cum during 2016-17 and 30450000cum during last year. Regarding water lily, he said, 7242549cum were removed in 2015-16, 1500000cum in previous year and 1325000 cum last year.
