Reviving Barlakunta Lake
Reviving Urban Waters — Turning Decay into a Living Comeback
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Project Overview

Reviving Kokapet Lake, Restoring Nature

Barlakunta Lake in Hyderabad has faced challenges from waste accumulation, sewage inflow, invasive vegetation, and declining water quality, affecting its natural ecosystem and biodiversity.

Dhruvansh NGO is supporting the lake’s ecological restoration through sustainable solutions such as waste management, Floating Treatment Wetlands, solar aeration, native plantation, and habitat development. These efforts aim to improve water quality, strengthen biodiversity, and create a healthier lake ecosystem.

Barlakunta Lake

Gachibowli, Hyderabad
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Key Restoration Interventions & Methodology

A nature-based approach combining ecological treatment, solar technology, monitoring, and habitat restoration to revive Kokapet Lake.

Floating Treatment Wetlands

Floating Treatment Wetlands are innovative, nature-based systems designed to improve lake water quality using specially planted floating platforms. The roots of wetland plants extend into the water, where they naturally absorb excess nutrients and help filter pollutants. These plant roots also support beneficial microorganisms that contribute to the breakdown of organic matter and contaminants, helping create healthier water conditions.

In addition to improving water quality, these floating ecosystems provide shelter and feeding areas for fish, insects, and other aquatic organisms. As the plants grow, they contribute to biodiversity and ecological balance within the lake. Floating Treatment Wetlands offer a sustainable and visually appealing approach to restoring degraded urban lakes while supporting the long-term health of the aquatic ecosystem.

Solar-Powered Aeration

Solar-Powered Aeration systems are sustainable, renewable-energy solutions designed to improve the health and quality of lake water. Solar-powered aerators use energy from sunlight to introduce oxygen into the water and improve natural circulation. Increasing dissolved oxygen levels creates healthier conditions for fish, aquatic plants, and beneficial microorganisms while supporting important natural processes within the lake ecosystem.

Improved water circulation also helps reduce stagnant water conditions and supports a more balanced aquatic environment. By using clean solar energy, these systems can operate with lower dependence on conventional electricity while contributing to long-term environmental sustainability. Solar-Powered Aeration therefore provides an eco-friendly and efficient approach to improving water conditions and supporting the ecological restoration of urban lakes.

Natural Water Recirculation

Ecological Monitoring

Ecological Monitoring is an essential part of lake restoration, helping assess the health and gradual recovery of the aquatic ecosystem. Regular monitoring examines water quality, vegetation, biodiversity, and other environmental conditions to understand how the lake is responding to restoration efforts. This information helps identify pollution levels, ecological changes, and emerging challenges that may affect the long-term health of the water body.

Continuous observation also helps measure the effectiveness of restoration measures and provides valuable information for future conservation planning. By tracking changes over time, restoration teams can make informed decisions and respond to environmental concerns more effectively. Ecological Monitoring ensures that restoration remains science-based, measurable, and sustainable, supporting the long-term protection and management of the lake ecosystem.

 

Native Habitat Restoration

Native Habitat Restoration focuses on rebuilding healthy and natural habitats around the lake using plants and vegetation that are well suited to the local environment. Native plants help strengthen the shoreline, reduce soil erosion, and improve the stability of areas surrounding the water body. They also provide food, shelter, and breeding spaces for birds, insects, fish, and other wildlife, encouraging the return of diverse species.

Restoring native vegetation helps strengthen biodiversity and ecological balance while creating a more resilient lake ecosystem. Locally adapted plants can better support natural ecological processes and contribute to the long-term health of the surrounding landscape. Through thoughtful habitat restoration, degraded areas can gradually be transformed into vibrant, sustainable ecosystems that benefit wildlife, the lake, and the wider urban environment.

 

Project Details

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Location

Gachibowli, Hyderabad

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Lake Area

~4 Acres

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Executing Organization

Dhruvansh Organizational

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Key Leadershi

Madhulika Choudhary (Founder & CEO, Dhruvansh)

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Timeline

 Apr 2024 –Ongoing

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Primary Approach

Frugal Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), Bio-remediation & Community Stewardship

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Key Technologies

Solar Aerators, Floating Islands, Floating Treatment Wetlands, Bio-remediation & Phytoremediation

Ecological & Environmental Impact

Restoration efforts are helping strengthen Kokapet Lake’s water quality, ecological balance, biodiversity, and surrounding green environment.

Water Quality Improvement

Ecological treatment, aeration, and restoration measures help improve water quality and create healthier conditions for aquatic life within the lake

Groundwater Recharge

Restoring the lake and protecting its water-holding capacity supports groundwater recharge and strengthens long-term local water security.

Biodiversity Revival

Improved habitat conditions support aquatic organisms, native vegetation, and birdlife, helping rebuild the lake’s natural ecological diversity.

Green Habitat Restoration

Native plantation and restored green spaces strengthen the shoreline, support biodiversity, reduce erosion, and create a healthier urban habitat.

Our Restoration Process

Scientific Study

We conducted water tests, identified pollution sources, and mapped lake conditions to design a data-driven restoration plan.

Habitat Restoration

Native plants and strengthened shorelines restore natural habitats and support a healthier lake ecosystem.

Community Engagement

Volunteers, schools, and residents joined awareness sessions and clean-up drives, building collective responsibility for the lake.

Sustainable Monitoring

Regular assessments, plantation care, and seasonal upkeep ensure long-term protection and preserve the revived lake ecosystem.
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Our Impact

Restoration Impact — By the Numbers

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