Kokapet Lake, once a neglected and polluted water body on the outskirts of Hyderabad, is now the focus of an inspiring ecological revival—led by the dedicated efforts of Dhruvansh NGO.
Kokapet Lake: A Forgotten Treasure of Hyderabad
Located near the rapidly urbanizing IT corridor, Kokapet Lake was nearly lost to pollution, encroachments, and apathy. Once a serene lake supporting local flora and fauna, it became a dumping ground—its waters dark, its edges overrun with weeds and waste.
But today, a transformation is underway.
Dhruvansh NGO: Breathing Life Back into Kokapet Lake
Dhruvansh NGO, a grassroots organization known for its ecological restoration efforts across Hyderabad, has taken on the challenge to revive Kokapet Lake—not just to restore water, but to bring back biodiversity, beauty, and balance.
Their mission?
“Revive. Rewild. Reconnect.”
What Dhruvansh Is Doing at Kokapet Lake
🧹 Clean-Up Drives: Removing trash and invasive weeds with the help of volunteers and local communities.
🌿 Native Plantation: Creating a buffer zone with indigenous trees and wetland species to support birdlife and reduce soil erosion.
🌊 Floating Treatment Wetlands (FTWs): Installing natural bio-filtration systems made from plants and floating rafts to improve water quality.
🦜 Biodiversity Revival: Monitoring and documenting the return of birds, insects, and aquatic life.
🎓 Eco-Education and Community Engagement: Hosting awareness walks, eco clubs for kids, and interactive workshops for local residents.
Why Kokapet Lake Restoration Matters
Kokapet sits in a high-growth zone near Gachibowli and Financial District. Restoring the lake brings multiple benefits:
- Groundwater Recharge for nearby residential and commercial zones
- Flood Mitigation in monsoon-prone areas
- Improved Air Quality through green buffer zones
- Biodiversity Corridors for migrating birds and aquatic life
- Urban Cooling through natural evaporation and tree cover
A Model for Urban Sustainability
What makes Dhruvansh’s work at Kokapet Lake so impactful?
✔️ Nature-Based Approach – No concrete embankments, no chemical solutions.
✔️ Community-Led Movement – Citizens, students, and local authorities working hand in hand.
✔️ Sustainable Urban Planning – Showing how green infrastructure can coexist with development.
✔️ Scalable Blueprint – A model that can be replicated across other lakes in Hyderabad.
How You Can Support Kokapet Lake’s Revival
Join the movement. Your involvement can make a difference:
- 💪 Volunteer in weekend clean-up and plantation drives
- 🌱 Adopt a sapling or sponsor a floating wetland raft
- 📣 Spread the word on social media with #SaveKokapetLake
- 📝 Enroll your school or company in Dhruvansh’s awareness programs
- 📷 Visit the lake and share photos to raise awareness
From Pollution to Preservation: The Kokapet Lake Vision
Dhruvansh envisions a future where Kokapet Lake becomes a biodiversity hotspot, an eco-tourism destination, and a symbol of sustainable Hyderabad. A place where children come to learn about nature, where birds find a home, and where clean water flows again.
🌍 “When we save a lake, we save life.”
