Archive · 25 May 2025
Citizens Revive Bengaluru's Sarakki Lake Through Community Effort
A group of nine people in Bengaluru saw that Sarakki Lake was becoming polluted and unhealthy.
They decided to fix it.
They cleaned the lake, removed trash, and built a system to clean the dirty water.
They also planted many trees.
Now, the lake is healthy again, the air is cleaner, and the water is safer.
The lake helps provide water for the nearby residents.
The work proved that anyone can make a difference if they commit to the cause!
Nine citizens formed SLAIT in 2012 to revive the polluted Sarakki Lake.
The 92-acre lake was choked by sewage, weeds, and encroachments.
A sewage treatment plant was established in 2020 with BWSSB's help.
Over 2,500 trees were planted, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem.
The restored lake supports water security for nearly 2 lakh residents and improved the groundwater levels.
- Who
- Nine citizens formed the Sarakki Lake Area Improvement Trust (SLAIT).
- What
- The citizens cleaned the lake, set up a sewage treatment plant, planted trees, and restored the lake's ecosystem.
- When
- The citizens started their work in 2012, with the sewage treatment plant established in 2020.
- Where
- Sarakki Lake in JP Nagar, Bengaluru.
- Why
- To revive Sarakki Lake and restore its ecological balance.
Community Conservationists
Government Officials
Lake Management Continuity
Community Conservationists
Community groups believe there is no continuity in lake management due to officials being on deputation, affecting ecological understanding.
Government Officials
Government bodies are stepping up to maintain the lake.
- Lake Size
- 92 acres
- SLAIT Formation
- 2012
- Sewage Treatment Plant Setup
- 2020
- Trees Planted
- 2,500+
- Daily Fish Harvest
- 200kg+
- Groundwater Level Increase
- 200ft