(a) whether the Government proposes to include the historical Ramgarh Taal lake situated
in Gorakhpur (U.P.) in National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP); and
(b) If so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government proposes to include the historical Ramgarh Taal lake situated
in Gorakhpur (U.P.) in National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP); and
(b) If so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)
(a) & (b) The Detailed Project Report on ‘Pollution Prevention Scheme of Ramgarh Tal’ at
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) has been submitted to this Ministry by the Nagar Vikas Vibhag,
Government of Uttar Pradesh, for its consideration under the National Lake Conservation
Plan (NLCP). The total estimated cost of the proposal is Rs. 60.87 crore. The proposal is
mainly oriented towards interception, diversion and treatment of sewage in the catchment area
of Ramgarh Tal. Other components proposed include de-weeding, de-silting, in-situ lake water
body treatment, lake front development works, facilities for eco-tourism, public awareness &
participation. The proposal has been found lacking in respect of many of the mandatory
requirements like commitment for operation & maintenance, revenue generation mechanism,
Schedule of Rates etc., the necessary prerequisites for consideration of the proposal. The
State Government has been informed about the same.
The proposals for new lakes are considered subject to their admissibility as per NLCP
guidelines, prioritization, pollution status and availability of funds under the Plan.