Implementing the instructions by National Green Tribunal, the Commissioner of Bhopal SB Singh inspected the catchment area of Upper lake of the city here on Monday. Notably, a committee is formed under the chairmanship of Commissioner of Bhopal.
According to the instructions by National Green Tribunal, a report is asked to be submitted concerning the environment conservation of the upper lake. During the inspection, Commissioner Bhopal division SB Singh, Collector Nishant Varwade, BMC Commissioner Vishesh Garhpale, Urmila Shukla and other committee members were present.
The committee members visited Bhonri Nullah, Bhesakhedi, Bairagarh Bus Stand, laukhedi sewage pump house, Halalpura, Khanugoun, Shirin nullah, Prempura, Gora Bisen Khedi and nearby areas. The committee members asked the officials concerned to present a report on the ongoing works in the respective areas. After receiving a report from the different departments, a comprehensive report would be presented to the National Green Tribunal.
During the visit, the Commissioner SB Singh instructed the BMC Commissioner Vishesh Garhpale to include Bhonri in the proposed sewage plant. He further asked Garhpale to increase the tourist activities at Khanugoun. Singh further prohibited throwing of the garbage near the catchment area of the upper lake. He instructed the officials concerned to use the alternatives of the chemical based insecticides.
During the visit, Singh further appealed the citizens residing near the catchment area of the upper lake to maintain cleanliness and hygiene over there. He also instructed the officials to take stern action against the encroachments and illegal constructions done near the 50 meters of the catchment area of the upper lake. He asked the officials to look for the possibilities of plantation in the planning area and collect the concerned information from the capital project administration. He also collected the information to make the area a pollution free area.