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| April 29, 2010 | Himachal locals concerned over shrinking of Renuka Lake | | Sirmour (Himachal Pradesh): People in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmour District are concerned over the shrinking of the state's Renuka Lake. Many feel the lake's shrinking would affect business, as the area is a major tourist spot. "A lot of tourists come here to see the natural beauty of this lake. In
case it dries up, the business which is generated by this lake will also come
to an end," said Sandeep Sharma, a local photographer. Himachal Pradesh Chief
Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has said steps are being taken to protect the lake,
beginning with a ban on plastic bags. "In order to protect it, we have banned
the plastic bags as wherever there is a river or a lake, people throw plastic
bags. This ban should preserve the lake. The society and the government should
come together to take the initiative," said Prem Kumar Dhumal. Renuka Lake is
seen as an embodiment of the Goddess Renuka. It is the largest natural lake in
the state, and is shrinking due to silt deposition and dumping of waste materials. | |
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