Hazaribag Lake Beautification | 14 Nov 2025

Why in News? 

The Jharkhand government has initiated a major beautification project to upgrade Hazaribag Lake, aiming to enhance tourism and improve urban public spaces. 

Key Points 

• Hazaribag Lake, also known as Hazaribagh Jheel, is a group of seven interconnected artificial lakes built during the British era for water management and civic use. 
• It is located in the heart of Hazaribag town. The lake complex serves as an important recreation hub, ecological buffer, and a landmark for local tourism. 
• The lakes were designed with a unique cascading system, where water flows from the upper jheel to the lower ones, helping natural replenishment. 
• Over the years, the lake has faced siltation, pollution, encroachment, and infrastructure decay, reducing its tourism potential. 
• The new beautification plan includes strengthening embankments, installing musical fountains, introducing boating facilities, enhancing walkways and lighting, and improving public amenities. 
  • Ecological measures such as desiltation, weed removal, and water quality improvement will be carried out to restore the lake’s environmental health.