To satiate Bengaluru’s unending thirst, water has been diverted from many rivers, including those from the Western Ghats. But these projects are starving local populations of water, and destroying ecosystems
Water vending machines are helping people in Bengaluru by providing clean drinking water. Located generally next to parks or playgrounds and open government lands, these draw water from bore wells, filter it and sell it to people.
After 10 years of Bengaluru expanding to be ‘Bruhath’, the plan to provide water for all newly included villages is yet to materialise. How long before Cauvery water reaches all areas?
How many private water tankers are operating in Bengaluru? Where are they sourcing the water from? Our findings may shock you but BBMP remains in limbo.
A report that proposed that lakes be rejuvenated and used as sources of water, is gathering dust at the BDA office. However, the matter is not as simple as it appears to be.
It’s all about murky deals. Real estate, local politics, water supply – all are interconnected. Here is a scholarly insight into the water mafia operating in Bangalore.
