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Bhopal Lake Encroachments
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 07:03 PM
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The NGT has reprimanded the government and officials for not taking effective action against encroachments in Bhopal's big lake for six years. The NGT has directed to remove all encroachments from the buffer zone and present a detailed report before the next hearing.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken a strong stance against the encroachments in Bhopal's big lake. Despite the issue being raised multiple times, no effective action has been taken by the government and officials for six years. The NGT has expressed its disappointment and directed the authorities to remove all encroachments from the buffer zone. A detailed report is expected to be presented before the next hearing, which will assess the progress made in removing the encroachments.