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Tirupati's Avilala Lake set for major eco-friendly makeover

Tirupati's Avilala Lake set for major eco-friendly makeover
Avilala Lake set for major eco-friendly makeover · thehansindia.com

A lake in the city of Tirupati is getting a big makeover to make it cleaner and greener.

The city's development authority, called TUDA, is in charge of the project.

They invited experts from Germany and from a worldwide group that helps cities protect the environment.

The leaders of TUDA met with these experts to talk about how to fix up the lake.

They want to protect the plants and animals that live there and keep more water in the lake.

They also want to make the lake's walls stronger and stop people from building on its land.

Another important job is to stop dirty water from flowing into the lake.

After the meeting, everyone went to look at the lake to see what needs to be done.

The lake is very important for the city's water supply.

This project is part of a bigger plan to keep Tirupati's water safe and the environment healthy.

Key facts

Project
Comprehensive eco-friendly development of Avilala Lake
Lead Authority
Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA)
TUDA Chairman
Dr C Divakar Reddy
TUDA Vice-Chairman
R Govinda Rao
International Partners
KfW (German development bank) and ICLEI
Focus Areas
Lake restoration, biodiversity protection, water storage capacity, long-term maintenance
Key Measures
Strengthening lake bunds, stopping encroachments, preventing sewage inflow, improving greenery
Location
Tirupati, India
Significance
Avilala Lake is a key water body supporting Tirupati's water security

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