<span style="color: #222222;">In Jammu and Kashmir, the Advisor to the Governor, K.K. Sharma has said that several measures are underway for maintaining the ecological balance and preservation of water bodies in the State.<br />''<br />''The Advisor was speaking at the 23th Board of Directors meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (JKLAWDA) in Srinagar. He directed the officers to undertake comprehensive measures for the preservation of the water bodies.<br />''<br />''The Advisor said sustained efforts should be undertaken for maintaining ecological balance by roping in experts to undertake proper preservation of these bodies. Taking a serious note of illegal construction and encroachments around water bodies, the Advisor directed to undertake concrete measures for removing. </span><br />