The engineering department of Chandigarh has commenced desilting operations at Sukhna Lake, aiming to enhance its water-carrying capacity. This project, estimated to cost around ₹50 lakh (roughly $60,000 USD), is set to be completed within two months. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has been engaged as a technical consultant to ensure ecological safeguards are maintained throughout the process. Chief engineer C B Ojha emphasized the importance of maintaining hydrological balance, with IIT experts providing guidance during and after the project. Notably, the extracted silt will be utilized on-site to strengthen the banks of the lake, a shift from previous practices. This desilting effort follows a gap of over four years and is expected to improve not only the lake's water retention but also groundwater recharge, contributing to sustainability in previously affected areas. The initiative reflects a growing commitment to restoring the ecological health of Sukhna Lake and addressing the challenges posed by silt accumulation.