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J&K Govt approves houseboat policy for Dal, Nigeen Lake

J&K Govt approves houseboat policy for Dal, Nigeen Lake

Jammu, Apr 8 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu on Wednesday approved policy guidelines for registration/renewal/operation of houseboats in Dal and Nigeen Lake.
The Administrative Council decided that the guidelines should conform to the overall framework of Dal conservation framed by the Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) besides, an appropriate legal framework would be also instituted for enforcing the policy.
The decision would help to regulate the functioning and operation of houseboats in both the water bodies and to preserve the lake for future generations by adopting sustainable tourism, preventing pollution of the lake besides, providing conducive and pleasant atmosphere for tourists, on one hand, sustainable source of living for the houseboat owners/shikara wallas and other stake holders on the other hand.

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