About Lakes

Lakes in Bangalore, Karnataka are numerous, and there are no rivers close by. Most lakes in the Bangalore region were constructed in the sixteenth century by damming the natural valley systems by constructing bunds. The effect of urbanization has taken some heavy toll on the lakes of Bangalore. The lakes in the city have been largely encroached for urban infrastructure and as result, in the heart of the city there are only 17 good lakes existing among 51 healthy lakes which were present in 1985. Urban development has caused 19 lakes getting converted to bus stands, Golf courses, playgrounds and residential colonies, and few tanks were breached under the malaria eradication programme. In recent years, the Management of Lakes traditionally done by the government agencies witnessed experimentation by the BBMP Lake Development .

Vision:

Lakes and Wetlands to be restored in quality and importance to their pristine status as reflected in the pages of history of the State.

Mission:

To establish a strong system of well linked lakes and tanks free from organic and chemical pollutants, and

To intensify official concern and motivate community vigilance to the extent where pollution and encroachment of Lakelands would become impossible.