LDA kicks off construction of ring bund around Loktak Lake
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, March 20 2024:
Under the aegis of the State Government, Loktak Developement Authority (LDA) has kicked off the first phase of their plan to construct an 80km ring bund around the Loktak Lake today at Sendra Leikai.
It may be noted that the ring bund is being constructed to deter encroachment in Loktak wetlands and prevent the deterioration of the lake.
In this connection, L Bhagaton, Director, LDA inspected the ongoing cleaning of the "phumdis" and the construction of a 30-feet broad ring bund.
Speaking in this connection, L Bhagaton stated that the ring bund will deter encroachment of land in the wetland area.
Interestingly, he added that the ring bund will be constructed like a road to enable the passage of e-vehicles in a bid to benefit the eco-system.
He maintained that the ring bund will be constructed in consultation with the residents in the surrounding areas of Loktak Lake.