Vastrapur Lake
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| Location | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Coordinates | 23°02′18″N 72°31′44″E / 23.0384°N 72.5290°ECoordinates: 23°02′18″N 72°31′44″E / 23.0384°N 72.5290°E |
| Basin countries | India |
| Settlements | Ahmedabad |
Vastrapur Lake is situated in western part of Ahmedabad. It is officially named after Narsinh Mehta. The lake was beautified by the AMC after 2002 and has since become a popular spot in the city.
Every weekend, a large number of people visit this lake. It currently boasts an open-air theater and children's park. There is a pathway all around the lake which serves many walkers and joggers in the early mornings and in the evenings.
The lush green lawns surrounding this lake also serve as a central hub of Ahmedabad, wherein various cultural events take place regularly.
At times, the water from Narmada River is allowed to flow into this lake. The lake is surrounded by pretty gardens with much stonework.
In 2013, Vastrapur lake was renamed to 'Bhakt Kavi Narsinh Mehta Sarovar' in memory of Narsinh Mehta and a statue of Narsinh Mehta was installed in the garden of lake.
In 2016, the lake almost dried up. People removed dead fish, and moved surviving fish elsewhere.
Since 2014, the lake maintenance has taken a back seat given neglect from government authorities like AMC. Many complaints have been made by city members most of which haven't being acted upon by the authorities. Some of the critical ones being:
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