Lake Restoration
During the year 2003-2004, with grants of about US $ 0.2 million (Rs 91 lakhs) provided by the Asian Development Bank, Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (KUIDFC) in association with the University of Mysore under whose jurisdiction the Lake falls and citizens groups, carried out the restoration works of the lake. In order to effectively reduce the external loading of pollutants and the intervention of wastes into the lake ecosystem the measures implemented have covered the following with funds provided by the Asian Development Bank.
- Widening of the bund on the southern side,
- Forming a new walkway on the western side for the benefit large number of morning walkers who visit the lake,
- Shaded (bougainvillea creepers) stone benches for visitors to sit, relax and enjoy the scenic serenity of the lake.
- Improving the eastern and the northern pathway,
- Fencing of the lake perimeter
- The iron watch tower (within the lake) about 100 feet (30 m) from the shores has been restored
- Lighting arrangement along the southern bund.
- Adopting rainwater harvesting methods to improve the quality and quantity of water inflows
- Augmenting supply to the lake with fresh water inflow with filtered municipal back water wash
- Adopting aeration of water techniques: boating is one of the methods widely adopted houses - a boating center has been established
- Removal of algae by manual methods
- Engineering methods to clean the boundary conditions of the lake such as desilting and opening of the intake channel
- Ban on immersion of idols during festivals
- Banned dumping of medical waste in the lake
- Increased security system to restrict human influence
- Increased aquaculture
- Stakeholders participation for collective ownership and responsibility to restoration activities
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