Delhi's MCD Reissues Tender for Naini Lake Revitalization After Years of Delays
MCD again floats tender for Naini Lake revival project pending since 2015
Hindustan Times
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has reissued bids for the ₹10 crore ($1.2 million USD) rejuvenation project of Naini Lake in Model Town, which has faced delays since its initial proposal in 2015. The project aims to restore the lake's ecosystem and enhance its surroundings, with a completion timeline of one year.
- 01The Naini Lake rejuvenation project has been stalled since 2015.
- 02The project is budgeted at ₹10 crore ($1.2 million USD) and aims to restore the lake's ecosystem.
- 03New tender processes have been implemented to address previous administrative hurdles.
- 04The project includes beautification efforts and infrastructure improvements around the lake.
- 05Completion is expected within one year after the appointment of an executing agency.
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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.
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The rejuvenation of Naini Lake is expected to enhance local tourism and improve the ecological environment, benefiting residents and visitors in Model Town.
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