(a) whether the water of historical Lakha Banjara pond in Madhya Pradesh is
getting polluted;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
(d) the funds sanctioned/allocated and expenditure incurred thereon during the
last three years?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRIMATI JAYANTHI NATARAJAN)
(a) & (b) Sagar Lake in Madhya Pradesh (also known as Lakha Banjara Pond) was reported
to be polluted due to various point and non point sources in its catchment. There being no
sewerage system, waste water from adjacent residential and commercial areas, enter the water
body through open drains.
(c) & (d) Based on the proposal (Detailed Project Report) submitted by the State
Government of Madhya Pradesh, Ministry has sanctioned the project ‘Abatement of Pollution
and Environmental Improvement of Sagar Lake’ in March, 2007 under the National Lake
Conservation (NLCP), at a cost of Rs.21.33 crores on 70:30 funding pattern. Out of the
Government of India share of Rs.14.93 crore, an amount of Rs.4.00 crore has since been
released for implementation of the project. Total expenditure on the project during last
three years is reported to be Rs. 1.08 crore.