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Homevarthur lake rejuvenation

varthur lake rejuvenation

Economy

Livelihoods dependent on Bengaluru lakes can be protected, here’s how

November 16, 2020 Mohit M Rao

When a lake is rejuvenated, those dependent on the lake for food or livelihoods usually lose access to it. But there are ways to conserve lakes while also protecting livelihoods.

Economy

Local residents suffer as Bengaluru lakes no longer offer food, livelihoods

November 13, 2020 Mohit M Rao

Bengaluru lakes once offered a buffet of greens and fish to those in the neighbourhood. The trees around lakes yielded fruits and seeds that could be either devoured or sold in the markets. But pollution and flawed rejuvenation projects have stopped local communities from accessing lakes.

Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: BBMP to take over nearly all city lakes | Doctors call off strike | BMTC to relaunch Bus Day

November 9, 2019 News Desk

BBMP, which has rejuvenated many lakes over the years, will now take over all city lakes except three. Meanwhile BDA has started rejuvenating Varthur lake. Read more on what else happened in the city this week, in our roundup

Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: Transport Dept against carpooling apps | Report on waste processing plants | NEERI may audit city lakes

June 15, 2019 News Desk

Transport Department opposes new carpooling platform, expert recommends changes to waste processing plants, NEERI may audit city lakes – read more on what made news in Bengaluru this week

Environment

Bellandur and Varthur lake revival speeds up, public meeting on June 21st

June 13, 2019 Jagadish Reddy

After decades of neglect, Bellandur and Varthur lakes are now on the fast track to being revived, after the intervention of a NGT-appointed committee. The committee will also hold its first public meeting this month


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