The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has launched a new tender for the rejuvenation of Naini Lake in Model Town, with a budget of ₹10 crore (approximately $1.2 million USD). This project, which aims to restore the lake's ecosystem and enhance its aesthetic appeal, has faced numerous delays since its proposal in 2015. The MCD cited technical and administrative challenges, including the lack of a Standing Committee, as reasons for the project's stagnation. The rejuvenation plan involves supplying treated water from the Coronation Pillar plant, cleaning the lake, and beautifying the surrounding area with 7,000 new plants, walkways, and floating fountains. The selected agency will have one year to complete the project, which also includes measures to use lake water for irrigation, reducing reliance on groundwater. Previous attempts to initiate the project have failed, but changes in the tendering process are expected to facilitate progress this time.