Several measures were
taken to arrest further degradation and shrinkage of the identified water bodies due to encroachment,
siltation, weed infestation, catchment erosion, agricultural run-off carrying pesticides and fertilizers,
and wastewater discharge. Subsequently in 1993, National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) was carved
out of NWCP to focus on lakes particularly those located in urban and peri-urban areas which are
subjected to anthropogenic pressures. Initially, only 10 lakes were identified for conservation and
management under the plan