desilting lake

Asha S of Karnataka-based NGO Arohana has worked tirelessly for two decades towards water conservation and protection. With her work, households have been able to conserve water, earn more, and revive their agricultural lands.

Located in the Thanjavur district and spread across 564 acres, the lake was responsible for irrigating 6,000 acres of agricultural land. However, due to constant misuse and exploitation by the soil mafia, it did not hold sufficient water.