Naini Lake to get an adventure park this year-end

Nainital’s famous Naini Lake might soon have an adventure park adorning its 6.5 ac water body, The facility is likely to be open to tourists by the year-end. As per the news reports, this will include facilities for sitting areas, restaurants, toilet blocks, eating kiosks storerooms, and ticket windows. North Delhi Municipal Corporation is planning to develop this spot, the proposal of which was approved in the standing committee recently.
Reportedly, the civic body has already given its nod to Delhi Tourism for the same. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will, however, be signed before starting the work. Referring to this, an official from the civic body mentioned that they have already presented the draft MoU, and things will be finalised soon.
The official also stated that no new construction will happen there. Pedal boats will also be available, which will be operated by tourists only; for their safety, lifeguards will also be present throughout the day.
Further, officials also mentioned that the fountains that have been lying defunct for so long would now be turned operational. And, as the spot has greenery around, all arrangements will be made to make this area look aesthetic and foul-free so that people can come here in large numbers.
It has also been reported that of the total revenue earned from the ticket fees, Delhi Tourism will be sharing 12.5 per cent with the municipal corporation, whereas the maintenance and repair work will be looked after by the corporation only.