DDA Sets May 2025 Deadline For Rejuvenation Of Sanjay Lake In East Delhi
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has set a deadline of May 2025 to complete the phased restoration and rejuvenation of Sanjay Lake, a prominent 52-acre water body located in East Delhi. The timeline was announced on Thursday following a recent inspection of the site by Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu. The lake, which serves as an important recreational space, sits inside a 165-acre protected forest area bordered by the neighborhoods of Kalyanpuri, Trilokpuri, and Mayur Vihar Phase II.
During his visit, Lieutenant Governor Sandhu inspected the ongoing works and took note of reports highlighting the lake's deteriorating condition. The site has been plagued by a disrupted water supply, silt accumulation, sewage inflow, and garbage deposition. In response to these issues, Sandhu directed officials to undertake the rejuvenation project in mission mode to restore the prominent blue-green asset.
Historically, the lake has been fed by rainwater and treated water sourced from the Dallupura sewage treatment plant (STP). To support this, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) started dredging the lake in 2023 to increase its overall water-holding capacity. As part of those works, the DJB also laid a two-foot-diameter pipeline to supply the treated water from the Dallupura STP directly to the lake.
However, the inflow of water has since been disrupted due to leakages in the newly laid pipeline. The pipeline is currently under repair, and Sandhu has directed the DJB to expedite these repairs. The Lieutenant Governor emphasized the need to restore the treated water supply at the earliest to maintain optimal water levels and ensure the lake's long-term sustainability.
In addition to addressing the water supply, DDA officials briefed the Lieutenant Governor on several other ongoing restoration efforts. These active measures include continuous de-weeding and algae removal from the water. Furthermore, officials are strengthening the lake's embankment slopes using geo-textile technology, which is designed to prevent soil erosion and stop excessive runoff from entering the lake.
