ulsoor lake

It’s definitely not a pretty scene when our trash gets flushed into lakes, polluting the water, destroying the ecosystem and aggravating the problem of urban flooding. But Captain Sekhar has a solution!

“We wanted this event to serve as an image of what Bengaluru can do. We had expected around 500 volunteers and it was overwhelming to see the expectations being exceeded by large numbers."

The powerful propellers of the airboats are useful to push forward the weeds

The burning Bellandur lake in Bengaluru is yet another reminder that scientific restoration of lakes needs to be among India's top priorities. Here are 5 innovative ideas that may provide sustainable solutions to urban water pollution.