BENGALURU: With an aim to reduce pollution, a lake conservationist has demanded disposing of silt from the Gowdanapalya lake in Bengaluru .
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) had already started rejuvenation of the Gowdanapalya lake .
“Rejuvenation of the lake is under way by BBMP. It should involve the state pollution board and ensure safety,” Raghavendra B Pachhapur, a lake conservationist, told ANI.
“If the silt is not disposed of in time, it’ll settle pollutants on the lake bed when the monsoon arrives. The water quality of Bengaluru lakes is a matter of concern. I’ve brought this to BBMP’s notice… they’ve not cleared it as of now,” he added.
A civic body official stated that they will order an investigation into this matter and visit the lake. “We’ll order an investigation into this matter. Our officials will visit the lake and rectify if there are any technical issues,” BBMP Special Commissioner V Ramprasad Manohar said. (ANI)