Clean surroundings are a reflection of a responsible society. Community clean-up drives go beyond surface-level cleanliness—they address the deeper issue of public attitude toward waste and environmental responsibility. These initiatives encourage people to take ownership of shared spaces and understand…
As Hyderabad continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, the city faces two increasing challenges: urban flooding and rising heat levels. Concrete surfaces are replacing open land, natural drainage paths are disappearing, and green spaces are shrinking. In this changing…
Urban lakes are among the most important yet most vulnerable ecosystems in growing cities. They store rainwater, recharge groundwater, support biodiversity, regulate temperature, and offer green spaces for communities. However, rapid urbanisation, pollution, and neglect have pushed many such lakes…
Urban lakes are often seen as stagnant water bodies that need occasional cleaning. However, true lake revival goes far beyond removing visible waste. It requires restoring ecological balance, enabling natural regeneration, and creating systems that allow lakes to sustain themselves…
Urban lakes play a vital role in cities like Hyderabad. They recharge groundwater, support biodiversity, regulate local climate, and provide much-needed green spaces for communities. Yet, many urban lake rejuvenation efforts stop at surface-level cleanup drives—temporary solutions that fail to…
Urban lakes are no longer just water bodies—they are vital ecosystems that influence climate resilience, biodiversity, and community well-being. In rapidly growing cities like Hyderabad, restoring lakes requires more than cleanup drives. It demands a thoughtful balance between nature-based solutions,…
Hyderabad’s lakes have long been the city’s natural lifeline. They recharge groundwater, support biodiversity, regulate local climate, and offer open spaces for communities to connect with nature. However, decades of rapid urbanization, untreated sewage inflow, plastic pollution, and encroachments have…
A Cultural Evening by the Lake On December 14, Kotha Cheruvu, located in Kokapet, transformed into a vibrant cultural and community space through the Parampara Series, a thoughtfully curated initiative by Dhruvansh. Set beside the tranquil waters of the lake,…
Mushkhin Cheruvu, once a flourishing freshwater lake, has degraded into a stagnant and lifeless waterbody due to urbanisation, pollution, and blocked water channels. As Hyderabad expanded, the lake lost its ability to circulate water, retain biodiversity, and maintain ecological balance.…
Hyderabad’s lakes and wetlands are being revived through the relentless commitment of Hyderabad lake clean-up volunteers. Under the leadership of Dhruvansh NGO Foundation, citizens of all ages are stepping forward to protect and restore water bodies that have suffered years…