Hi-Tech Machines Deployed to Remove Water Hyacinth from Ambazari Lake Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation has launched an aggressive cleanup drive to combat the invasive spread of water hyacinth in Ambazari Lake, deploying advanced harvester machines to restore the city’s iconic water body ahead of the monsoon season. The initiative, which began last week, involves the use of high-capacity machinery to efficiently remove the aquatic weed, which has long plagued the lake’s ecosystem. The civic body has mobilized a fleet of specialized equipment, including five Pokland machines, two JCBs, several tippers, and two advanced harvesters. Officials emphasized that these machines are designed to handle both submerged and floating vegetation, offering an environmentally friendly solution to manage invasive aquatic plants. Each harvester is capable of removing approximately 4.5 to 5 tonnes of water hyacinth per operation and can clear one to two acres of the lake daily. The project is funded under the environmental protection and pollution control components of the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana and the District Mineral Foundation, Nagpur. This funding underscores the government’s commitment to addressing ecological challenges through technological intervention. The machines’ deployment is expected to significantly accelerate the cleanup process, reducing the manual labor required and minimizing disruption to the lake’s surroundings. During a recent inspection, Mayor Neeta Thakre, along with standing committee chairperson Shivani Dani-Wakhare and municipal commissioner Vipin Itankar, reviewed the progress of the operation. Corporator Yogesh Pachpor and NMC superintending engineer Shweta Banerjee were also present.#nagpur_municipal_corporation #neeta_thakre #ambazari_lake #pradhan_mantri_khanij_kshetra_kalyan_yojana #district_mineral_foundation
