Imphal: Moirangthem Asnikumar Singh, Chairman, Loktak Development Authority (LDA), Manipur called on the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in Imphal on Tuesday. He apprised the Governor about the activities taken up to conserve Loktak Lake.
Highlighting the importance of conserving the lake along with its associated wetlands, Asnikumar said, steps have been taken up to restore the ecological balance of the lake with the conservation of its catchment areas, rich flora and fauna.
He said of the total thirty-six streams which are flowing into the lake, seven have been extinct and the remaining are in polluted state. These streams have to be brought back to its original state and therefore, Detail Project Reports (DPRs) have been sent to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for sanctioning of projects to rejuvenate these streams.
He continued that in view of complete ecological restoration of Loktak lake, community participation is crucial.
Governor Bhalla while appreciating the efforts of the Authority to conserve the lake, asked the Chairman to continue their best efforts to rejuvenate Loktak Lake.
