MYSURU: Lakes are considered as the lifeline of the rural economy. However, many lakes are now dried up or encroached. Under the ‘Nammura Namma Kere’ initiative, one such lake, which was unfilled for the last two decades, has been conserved in karakanahalli village located on the outskirts of the city by the SKRDP BC trust and a group formed by the villagers.
‘Karakanahalli Chikkakere’ of Karakanahalli village is spread over 4.3 acres of land. It was conserved at an estimated cost of Rs 5.7 lakh. About 150 families are now benefited by this lake. Over 20 bore-wells, which were dried up, are now recharged as lake water improved the groundwater table in the village. This lake has now become an important source of drinking water for cattle too.
On Thursday, Dr D Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari, Shri Kshetra Dharmastala offered bagina to the lake. Speaking on the occasion, Heggade informed that in the next year, 166 lakes will be conserved across the state. “We are launching Kere Sanjeevini programme in collaboration with the state government,” he said.
“Today’s generation has forgotten the importance of lake conservation. People look at the government for everything. It is not right,” he said.
“Lakes are lifeline for humans besides cattle and other living creatures. The water crisis is now affecting the human race everywhere. We need to conserve the lakes to ensure that there will not be a water crisis,” he added.
Janajagruthi Vedike district president Handanahalli Somashekar presided over the event. Muda chairman HV Rajeev, ZP former president K Marigowda, SKRDP BC trust CEO LH Manjunath, V Vijaykumar Naganala, and others were present.
‘Karakanahalli Chikkakere’ of Karakanahalli village is spread over 4.3 acres of land. It was conserved at an estimated cost of Rs 5.7 lakh. About 150 families are now benefited by this lake. Over 20 bore-wells, which were dried up, are now recharged as lake water improved the groundwater table in the village. This lake has now become an important source of drinking water for cattle too.
On Thursday, Dr D Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari, Shri Kshetra Dharmastala offered bagina to the lake. Speaking on the occasion, Heggade informed that in the next year, 166 lakes will be conserved across the state. “We are launching Kere Sanjeevini programme in collaboration with the state government,” he said.
“Today’s generation has forgotten the importance of lake conservation. People look at the government for everything. It is not right,” he said.
“Lakes are lifeline for humans besides cattle and other living creatures. The water crisis is now affecting the human race everywhere. We need to conserve the lakes to ensure that there will not be a water crisis,” he added.
Janajagruthi Vedike district president Handanahalli Somashekar presided over the event. Muda chairman HV Rajeev, ZP former president K Marigowda, SKRDP BC trust CEO LH Manjunath, V Vijaykumar Naganala, and others were present.
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