Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Expert Panel to Revive Bengaluru's Arkavathi River
Imagine a team of experts is being put together to bring the Arkavathi River back to life, a river that used to be a major water source for Bengaluru.
This new team, led by the Deputy Chief Minister, will include people from different groups to make a plan.
The river starts from the Nandi Hills and flows to a reservoir, covering a long distance.
The goal is to make the river a reliable source of water again for the city.
Experts are already studying different areas to understand the best way to do this, involving several government agencies, NGOs, and civic bodies.
A high-level expert committee will be formed to revive the Arkavathi River.
The committee will be led by the Deputy Chief Minister of Bengaluru.
The Arkavathi River was a primary water source for Bengaluru from 1936 to 2000.
The river originates from Nandi Hills and flows 53 km to Thippagondanahalli reservoir.
An integrated study has commenced to facilitate the river's rejuvenation.
- Who
- A high-level committee of experts.
- What
- Revival of the Arkavathi River.
- When
- A high-level committee will be formed soon.
- Where
- Bengaluru, originating from Nandi Hills.
- Why
- To revive the Arkavathi River as a sustainable lifeline for Bengaluru.
- Committee Lead
- D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister
- River Length
- 53 km
- Previous Water Source
- 1936-2000
- Reservoir
- Thippagondanahalli reservoir
- Location
- Bengaluru, Chikkaballapura