Sukhna Shramdan, Chandigarh. The Sukhna lake-centerpiece of Chandigarh was created in 1958 spread over an area of 565 acres. From its inception it started silting, as a result of which by April, 1988 the water cover reduced to a third of the original area and unwanted vegetation grew on the dry bed. By May, 1988, one could walk across the 'Lake' before the onset of the monsoon. Sukhna Shramdan - a touching story how the agencies, governmental, non-governmental as well as citizens, joined hands to save the lake from extinction was mounted in April-July, 1988, to de-silt the lake by dry and wet dredging, through voluntary manual labour.
From an initial trickle of volunteers, the Shramdan turned into a torrent creating a unique experience. Transcending barriers of caste, creed, religion, social and economic status, people from all walks of life participated in this noble venture, signifying the underlying feature of our culture - unity in Diversity. The Save Sukhna Lake Society was formed to provide a banner to the campaign.
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