Srinagar, Aug 4: The Vice Chairman (VC), J&K Lake Conservation & Management Authority (JKLCMA), Khurshid Ahmad Shah on Tuesday visited to Brari Nambal and Khushalsar lakes to oversee the progress and quality of the conservation and restoration works being executed by JKLCMA. Emphasis was laid on maintaining regular cleaning activities to preserve the ecological health and aesthetic appeal of the water body. During the visit to the Khushalsar lake, the Vice Chairman checked the dredging of two main channels leading from Saidapora bridge to Firdousa Abad and Sazgaripora using the departmental Water Master. He emphasized the need for expediting restoration activities, including desilting, cleaning of water channels, removal of encroachments and strengthening of lake embankments. The accompanying officers apprised the Vice Chairman of the progress achieved, challenges encountered and the action plan for completion of the remaining works.