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Kudikunta Lake in Hyderabad Revived After Years of Work
Imagine a lake that was once a smelly trash pile.
After eight long years of hard work by many people, this lake has been brought back to life!
They cleaned it up, treated the dirty water, and planted lots of green plants.
They also built special spots to catch rainwater.
Now, the lake is clean and pretty, and it helps the plants and animals nearby.
A group of people helped make this happen by getting help from local groups and even from big companies who gave some money to help.
They even have people making sure it stays clean now.
Kudikunta Lake in Hyderabad has been revived after eight years of effort.
The lake was once a dumping ground but has been restored with greenery and community involvement.
The revival project began in 2017, led by Kalpana Ramesh of The Rainwater Project.
The restoration involved cleaning, sewage treatment, and rainwater harvesting initiatives.
The project received funding from Infosys Foundation and community contributions.
- Who
- Led by architect and water conservationist Kalpana Ramesh and supported by NGO SAHE, Infosys Foundation, and community.
- What
- Kudikunta Lake was revived after years of effort.
- Where
- Kudikunta Lake in Masjid Banda, Kondapur, Hyderabad.
- When
- The revival began in 2017.
- Why
- To restore a polluted lake and create a healthy ecosystem.
Key facts
- Lake Name
- Kudikunta Lake
- Location
- Masjid Banda, Kondapur, Hyderabad
- Project Start Year
- 2017
- Project Lead
- Kalpana Ramesh
- Funding
- Infosys Foundation, Sai Life Sciences, Community Support
- Area
- 8 acres
Quotes
Kalpana Ramesh
Architect and water conservationist, founder of The Rainwater Project
“Several pipes laid from neighbouring colonies channel rainwater into the lake, and during recent rains, the system successfully diverted floodwater directly into it. Greening of the bund and a floating bridge across the outlet are planned. We have also formed a lake protection team funded by nearby communities to ensure its long-term preservation.”
deccanchronicle.com
“Alongside the revival, we worked with nearby colonies to build 40 rainwater recharge pits and revive an old well. The restoration was supported by a Rs 70-lakh CSR grant from Infosys Foundation, along with contributions from Sai Life Sciences, community support and personal funds.”
deccanchronicle.com
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