Puttenahalli Lake Trust
Restores and conserves Yelahanka Puttenahalli Lake by engaging local communities and volunteers to revive its ecological balance and preserving its biodiversity in partnership with the Indian Institute of Science and the Forest department
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Geographies Served
Programs
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Lake Promotion, Development and Restoration Programme
District
Bangalore
States
Karnataka
The Trust has organised multiple campaigns like the “Save Lake, Save Birds” campaign, to raise awareness about the conservation of the lake and its 120 different bird species. It has gathered active support and participation from students and residents, through Lake-Clean up activities and Bird Watching expeditions. A UPA Lokayukta regularly surveys the lake and conducts meetings with BWSSB (Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board), LDA (Lake Development Authority), the Forest Department and representatives from the Trust. The Trust collaborates with the Forest Department and researchers from the Indian Institute of Science in its lake development projects. It has conducted educational training programmes for students, imparting environmental knowledge.
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CSR Form 1
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About
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Headquarters
Bangalore, Karnataka
Impact
PNLIT has successfully revived Puttenahalli Lake from a dying waterbody to a thriving urban ecosystem and community space, with improved biodiversity and regular community engagement.
Vision and Mission
PNLIT's vision is to encourage local communities to partner with the government to restore and nurture lakes in Bengaluru. Its mission is to make Puttenahalli Lake a replicable model of a citizen-led conservation project.
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Location
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Offices in Cities
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Type
Non-profit
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SOC 2 Compliant
No
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Financial Management
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Beneficiary Management