Bengaluru: Giddenahalli lake, which had lost its identity years ago owing to lack of maintenance has now got a new lease of life. Thanks to the local residents of Kallubalu village and Mahaveer Group, a real estate company, the lake has come alive. This is the result of perseverance for six months.
Six months ago, the lake was brimming with sewage and froth, but not anymore. It was completely left unattended with no water source flowing to the lake and hence was on the verge of becoming extinct. Realising the dire situation, Mahaveer Group undertook an initiative to rejuvenate the lake and within six months ensured that the lake has returned to its natural self, attracting both flora and fauna around the region.
The revival process involved removing the silt, increasing the storage capacity of the lake, fencing the lake, and placing pavers to create a walkway for morning and evening walks for residents in the area. The company also ensured to divert the rainwater stream in the area to the lake which in turn has now increased the water bed level around the area.
“Recent floods in Kodagu and Kerala have shown us the impact environmental degradation can have on climate change. We at the Mahaveer Group have always ensured that our business activities do not, in any way, impact ecology. In fact, we do every bit from our end to ensure that real estate constructions never come in the way. We have been practising rainwater harvesting diligently in our projects which motivated us to take up this green cause”, said Praveen Kumbala, Managing Director, Mahaveer Group.
“With zero maintenance for years, the lake was almost barren with no life until Mahaveer Group stepped up to initiate the revival. The rejuvenated lake which has now seen an increase in the groundwater level has also become a source of water to a lot of bore-wells in and around the lake which is great news for our residents. Moreover, the people can come here now for their walks or to just sit and view the beauty of the lake any time of the day which was not possible before”, said Siddegowda, Police Inspector, Lokayukta.
