The MSME Development and Facilitation Office (DFO), Ludhiana, and the Chandigarh tourism department recently launched a three-day pilot market access initiative at Sukhna Lake.
About Sukhna Lake:
It is an artificial lake located in the city of Chandigarh at the foothills of the Shivalik hills.
It came into existence in 1958 when the Sukhna Choe, a seasonal stream originating from the Shivalik Hills, was dammed.
Initially spanning 230 hectares, the lake’s area diminished to approximately 154 hectares by 2007 due to siltation, leading to the creation of the Sukhna Lake Reserve Forest.
Over time, the water level dropped from 5 meters in 1958 to 2 meters by 2004, exacerbated by significant soil erosion from the 4,200-hectare catchment area.
The water flowing into the lake is heavily loaded with silt. Due to higher run-off, there is an accelerated pace of erosion in the catchment areas, resulting in the higher rate of sedimentation in the reservoir of Sukhna Lake and streambeds.
The lake is fringed by a golf course to the south, and the famous Nek Chand Rock Garden of Chandigarh to its west.
The lake is declared a National Wetland by the Government of India.
During winter, Sukhna Lake transforms into a haven for diverse migratory birds such as Siberian ducks, storks, and cranes, hosting around 30 resident and migratory species.
The lake is also a part of the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary.
Sukhna Lake has the longest channel for rowing and yachting events in Asia.
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