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POWAI LAKE

Powai Lake is an artificial lake located in Mumbai's Powai valley, where a Powai village with a cluster of huts once stood.

Description

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PC: Mumbai Tourism

Context

A silent "Save Powai Lake" human chain planned by local people and nature enthusiasts was recently called off when the BMC sought a small "event fee" of Rs 11,000 to organize it along the lakefront.

About Powai Lake

Location

Northern suburbs of Mumbai

Type

Artificial lake

Year of Construction

1891

Constructed By

Building a dam across the Mithi River between two hillocks

Water Spread Area

About 220 hectares at full supply level

Primary Usage

Non-potable purposes (gardening and industrial activities)

Current Environmental Concerns

  • Due to urban pressures, the lake has shrunk by more than 40% in recent years
  • The lake's state has deteriorated as the surrounding residential, commercial, and industrial zones have grown rapidly. 
  • The discharge of untreated sewage and solid debris, particularly from neighboring slums and residential areas, has had a significant influence on water quality. 

Inclusion According to the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP): 

  • Powai Lake's deteriorating status was reviewed by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoE&F) in 1995 as part of the National Lake Conservation Plan. 
  • As a result, Powai Lake was chosen as one of ten key lakes in India for restoration and environmental enhancement. 

Source: TOI

Practice Question:

Q. Where is Powai Lake located?

A) Pune, Maharashtra
B) Bengaluru, Karnataka
C) Mumbai, Maharashtra
D) Hyderabad, Telangana

Correct Answer: C) Mumbai, Maharashtra

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