In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today stressed upon innovative and efficient measures for conservation and preservation of world-renowned Dal lake, Wular lake and other water bodies.<br />''<br />''He added that effective Solid Waste Management shall be put in place not only for houseboats but for the whole Srinagar city for the holistic conservation of Dal lake.  He called for zero release of sewage waste of household and commercial establishments into Dal lake. He also stressed upon similar efforts for Wular Lake and Jhelum river since they are interconnected.<br />''<br />''The Lt Governor was chairing a meeting with the Committee of Experts (CoE) to deliberate on various important measures required to restore the ecosystem of Dal lake.<br />''<br />''The Lt Governor welcomed the suggestions and recommendations made by the CoE and said that all the vital inputs will play an imperative role in framing future action plan for the restoration of the lake. The CoE briefed the Lt Governor about major steps required for safeguarding and conservation of Dal lake.<br />''<br />''The Lt Governor laid special emphasis on formulating long term and short-term solutions and said that these solutions should go parallel for their effective implementation.<br />''<br />''He said, preservation of the unique biodiversity of Dal lake is the topmost priority of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the UT Government is also committed to provide all the necessary support for the restoration of the ecosystem of the lake. He said that the implementation of all recommendations should be realistic and thrust shall be given on public-private participation.<br />''<br />''He further emphasized on carrying out the work on restoration, maintenance and preservation and other ancillary issues of the Dal Lake in consonance with the High Court directions and taking all the ecological factors into consideration.<br />