Jammu, Nov 16: Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has launched a comprehensive initiative to restore and revitalise 17 water bodies across the city, aiming at reviving their ecological, cultural and community value.

The initiative includes desilting, cleaning, landscaping and creating public-friendly spaces around these long-neglected water resources, including ponds and wells, marking one of the largest urban water-heritage revival drives in recent years, an official said.

“The JMC has launched a comprehensive plan to restore and rejuvenate all water bodies within its jurisdiction. The ponds, wells and streams which once served as vital sources of water and community spaces are gradually disappearing due to urbanisation and neglect,” JMC Commissioner Devansh Yadav said.

“The corporatio

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