Conservation
A project feasibility report has been prepared for the conservation & restoration of Hussain Sagar Lake under the National Lake Conservation Plan. The Hussain Sagar Lake has been the centre of Hyderabadi culture and is among the most beautiful national heritage sites. It has played a major role in the economy of the State of Andhra Pradesh through its attraction of tourists as well as its use as a source of food and water. As with other urban lakes in India, the Hussain Sagar now serves as one of the main sewage collection zones of the twin cities.
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