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Bhopal: MP Lake Conservation Authority (LCA) has sought help from corporate captains to save Bhoj Wetland, comprising Upper Lake and Lower Lake, from degradation and pollution.

Home to over 1,400 plants, animal species and over 180 migratory birds, the lakes are also source of water for residents of Bhopal and neighbouring areas. In order to save the lakes, LCA and Delhi-based environmental NGO, Winrock International India (WII) recently organised a seminar here on "Corporate Social Responsibility".

Speaking at the seminar, LCA CEO JS Mathur said: "A master plan has been launched to keep the 1,000 year old waterbody free from city garbage. The lakes, which met the city’s water needs till 2000, are now meeting only 40 per cent of that," he said.