The L-G on Sunday joined the cleanliness campaign in the Dal Lake during which weeds and unwanted aquatic grasses were removed. The L-G posted on X, "As part of Sewa Parv, joined Dal Lake Cleanliness Drive. Dal Lake is cleaner and attracting large numbers of domestic and international visitors. "More than one-third of Lake has been rejuvenated, and vast areas were cleared of Lilies, and an open expanse of Dal Lake has been increased for the first time to more than 20.3 sq km. The floating gardens, known as "Raad" in Kashmiri, blossom with lotus flowers during July and August.