D KUPENDRA REDDY'S

FIGHT FOR NAMMA BENGALURU LAKES

D KUPENDRA REDDY'S

FIGHT FOR NAMMA BENGALURU LAKES

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2015

D Kupendra Reddy filed a PIL in the High Court of Karnataka that argued for
reducing the pollution in Bellandur lake and restoring and rejuvenating it.
This helped in getting judicial attention to the lake issue faced by Bangalore.

2017

He raised the Bellandur Lake issue with the National Green Tribunal. The NGT had
shared a list of recommendations and directions that created a ripple effect across different
sectors.

How it all started

2015

D Kupendra Reddy filed a PIL in the High Court of Karnataka that argued for reducing the pollution in Bellandur lake and restoring and rejuvenating it.
This helped in getting judicial attention to the lake issue faced by Bangalore

2017

He raised the Bellandur Lake issue with the National Green Tribunal. The NGT had shared a list of recommendations and directions that created a ripple effect across different sectors.

NGT’s list of recommendations

NGT directed the state government and concerned authorities to prepare an action plan to control and prevent pollution of the Bellandur lake and initiate restoration and rejuvenation process.

A task force was formed constituting experienced senior officers consisting of BDA, KSPCB, Minor Irrigation Department, Lake Development Authority, CPCB, and a professor from IISc for strict and timely implementation of the present recommendations.

Industries in the catchment areas were directed to be closed by the NGT.

The inflow of non-treated sewage into lake waters was directed to stop completely. It was made mandatory for STPs to provide for treating/removing Phosphorus and Nitrogen nutrients.

Officials were warned with severe action if the directives and recommendations were not adhered to.

The state government has allotted Rs. 450 crores for the rejuvenation of both Bellandur and Varthur lakes. A comprehensive action plan was framed to utilise this grant properly for de-weeding/desilting of the lakes.

MoEF & CC in conjunction with other ministries were directed to prescribe limits for Phosphorus in soaps and detergents.

The housing societies and upcoming buildings were instructed to construct sewage treatment plants (STPs). Strict laws and fines were implemented on apartments and commercial establishments for non-compliance to rules.

Non-compliance to Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016 was brought into notice.

Tenders were floated by the BDA for strengthening of the tank bund, parks, walkways, and other beautification.

NGT directed the state government and concerned authorities to prepare an action plan to control and prevent pollution of the Bellandur lake and initiate restoration and rejuvenation process.

A task force was formed constituting experienced senior officers consisting of BDA, KSPCB, Minor Irrigation Department, Lake Development Authority, CPCB, and a professor from IISc for strict and timely implementation of the present recommendations.

Industries in the catchment areas were directed to be closed by the NGT.

The inflow of non-treated sewage into lake waters was directed to stop completely. It was made mandatory for STPs to provide for treating/removing Phosphorus and Nitrogen nutrients.

Officials were warned with severe action if the directives and recommendations were not adhered to.

The state government has allotted Rs. 450 crores for the rejuvenation of both Bellandur and Varthur lakes. A comprehensive action plan was framed to utilise this grant properly for de-weeding/desilting of the lakes.

MoEF & CC in conjunction with other ministries were directed to prescribe limits for Phosphorus in soaps and detergents.

The housing societies and upcoming buildings were instructed to construct sewage treatment plants (STPs). Strict laws and fines were implemented on apartments and commercial establishments for non-compliance to rules.

Non-compliance to Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016 was brought into notice.

Tenders were floated by the BDA for strengthening of the tank bund, parks, walkways, and other beautification.

Action plan framed by the state govt.

NGT directed the state government and concerned authorities to prepare an action plan to control and prevent pollution of the Bellandur lake and initiate restoration and rejuvenation process.

Task force formed

A task force was formed constituting experienced senior officers consisting of BDA, KSPCB, Minor Irrigation Department, Lake Development Authority, CPCB, and a professor from IISc for strict and timely implementation of the present recommendations.

Action against surrounding industries

Industries in the catchment areas were directed to be closed by the NGT.

Water inflow to lake monitored

The inflow of non-treated sewage into lake waters was directed to stop completely. It was made mandatory for STPs to provide for treating/removing Phosphorus and Nitrogen nutrients.

Warning issued against errant officials

Officials were warned with severe action if the directives and recommendations were not adhered to.

Funds allotted

The state government has allotted Rs. 450 crores for the rejuvenation of both Bellandur and Varthur lakes. A comprehensive action plan was framed to utilise this grant properly for de-weeding/desilting of the lakes.

Limits prescribed for Phosphorus

MoEF & CC in conjunction with other ministries were directed to prescribe limits for Phosphorus in soaps and detergents.

Notice to housing societies

The housing societies and upcoming buildings were instructed to construct sewage treatment plants (STPs). Strict laws and fines were implemented on apartments and commercial establishments for non-compliance to rules.

Non-compliance to rules highlighted

Non-compliance to Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016 was brought into notice.

Tenders were floated

Tenders were floated by the BDA for strengthening of the tank bund, parks, walkways, and other beautification.

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