LDA Chairman calls on Governor
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, January 22 2025: Moirangthem Asnikumar Singh Chairman, Loktak Development Authority (LDA), Manipur called on Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in Imphal today.

According to a release issued by PRO Raj Bhavan, Moirangthem Asnikumar 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 that steps have been taken up to restore the ecological balance of the lake with the conservation of its catchment areas, rich flora and fauna.

"Out 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 their 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 added.

Moirangthem Asnikumar also asserted that in view of complete ecological restoration of Loktak lake, community participation is crucial.

The Governor, while appreciating the efforts of the LDA to conserve the lake, asked the Chairman to continue their best efforts to rejuvenate Loktak Lake.

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