Srinagar: Vice Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Lake Conservation and Management Authority (JKLCMA), Khurshid Ahmad Shah, on Saturday inspected several stretches of Dal Lake shoreline to review cleanliness and maintenance arrangements ahead of the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon scheduled for October 25.
Accompanied by officers and field staff, Shah inspected the shoreline from Dal Gate to Hazratbal, covering Lalit Ghat, SKICC backwaters, Nishat Basin and Habak.
During the visit, he reviewed sanitation measures along the lakefront and adjoining areas and expressed satisfaction over the progress of cleaning operations.
Shah directed officials to ensure regular monitoring and prevent the accumulation of waste and litter along the shoreline, particularly during the marathon, which is expected to attract participants and visitors from different parts of the country and abroad.
He said maintaining the cleanliness of Dal Lake was essential to preserving its ecological importance and ensuring a pleasant environment for athletes, tourists and visitors.
The Vice Chairman also visited Pokhribal, where he reviewed ongoing cleanliness works and directed field teams to maintain the area through regular upkeep and coordinated efforts.
He stressed that cleanliness measures should continue beyond the sporting event to protect the lake’s environment and maintain its surroundings.
