The Avalahalli Rajakaluve Survey, covering a 1.5-kilometer stretch from Krishna Sagara Lake to Avalahalli Lake, has reached 75 per cent completion. JCB work, a vital aspect of the restoration project, has been initiated. About 25 apartments have joined forces to support this crucial initiative, showcasing a community-driven commitment to environmental preservation.
The situation at Gowdanapalya Lake has raised eyebrows, as it remains without any protective fencing, essentially extending an open invitation to potential violators. A new gate installed at Kothnur Lake lacks sufficient fencing, leaving the lake ecology exposed to potential harm. Chunchaghatta Lake, a rejuvenated lake, lacks adequate fencing, while Dorakere is said to have eight gateways to the lake. Konnanakunte Lake, rejuvenated in 2023, has a 100-meter boundary still with an old broken fence.
Many apartments have come up in Yelhanka and become a hub for property buyers. However, with the increase in buildings, the residents alleged that there had been encroachments of Rajakaluve, leading to blockage of the water flow and the water overflowing to the localities during rains.
The event, termed Eco Chaupal by the locals, was an unstructured panchayat-type meeting with a free flow of ideas to save their water body and surrounding biodiversity in simple ways.