Lake cleanup

At Srinagar's iconic Dal Lake, a silent transformation is underway. Maninder Singh and his startup CleanEffentech are turning stubborn lake weeds into organic gold—fertiliser that fuels farms. In the process, they're not just cleaning a polluted lake, but creating a model for sustainability that blends innovation with local impact.

Though led by IAS Vishu, various stakeholders - from the EFI to the average citizen in Chidambaram - played a significant role in reviving lakes

With 11,000 volunteers joining in, this incredible citizen-led initiative has led to the return of 75 species of birds to the revived water bodies!

Hailing from the village of Lahawarpora on the banks of Wular, Bilal lost his father Mohammad Ramzan when he was in class 6. The responsibility of the family then lay on the shoulders of young Bilal.

Over 46,000 people have signed a petition urging the chief minister of Karnataka to ensure Bengaluru's largest lake is cleaned and kept free of pollution.