Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards urban water restoration, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has undertaken scientific treatment and cleaning of the historic Bindusagar Lake, near Lingaraj Temple.
As part of the initiative, unused boats from City Centre and Nicco Park, earlier lying idle under Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), have been made operational and deployed for desludging activities in the lake.
The cleaning drive is being carried out under the supervision of BMC’s drainage division.
With technical support from experts of the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), a scientific water treatment process has been implemented alongside sludge removal.
The initiative aims to maintain optimal water quality and ensure year-round cleanliness of the lake under the Swachh Survekshan programme.
Spread over 22 acres, Bindusagar Lake has been facing severe water quality deterioration due to increased biological load, algal growth, and anthropogenic activities.
Recognising the urgency, BMC took over the rejuvenation work and initiated restoration with advanced technology.
To maintain water circulation, four pumps have been installed to facilitate continuous movement.