facebook
News Kodaikanal Lake To Get Revamped; Environmentalists Raise Concerns
Advertisement

Kodaikanal Lake To Get Revamped; Environmentalists Raise Concerns

The Kodaikanal lake is about to get revamped. However, environmentalists are concerned that this idea might not be as effective as it sounds.

Advertisement

By: Bayar Jain Published: Mar 09, 2020 08:00 AM IST

Kodaikanal Lake To Get Revamped; Environmentalists Raise Concerns
Picture Credits: Srinivasan Gajendran/ Shutterstock

Located in Tamil Nadu, the Kodaikanal lake is about to get revamped. However, environmentalists are concerned that this idea might not be as effective as it sounds. By Bayar Jain

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by SPEECHLESS (@vimaldast) on

Considered one of India’s finest man-made lakes, the Kodaikanal lake is a prime tourist attraction in the city. According to reports, the Municipal Corporation of Tamil Nadu is on the cusp of revamping this lake, for which it is also conducting a survey. In fact, Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami has also announced INR 100 crore to fund this project.

With this renovation, the lake will get new paving blocks around the lake. This move is aimed at preventing floods in the region, especially during rains. Apart from this, the peripheries of the lake will also be lit using high-quality lamps. By doing this, not only are the authorities hoping to light the lake better, but they’re also aiming to better the aesthetic of the lake for visiting tourists. Moreover, there are also chances that roads around the area will be closed for vehicles. Instead, battery-operated cars are expected to be rolled out for tourists to take them to the jetty.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by ɴᴜʀɪᴀ ᴇsᴛʀᴜɢᴀ (@nurispetx) on

Although the plan sounds grand, environmentalists beg to differ. They feel merely beautifying the exteriors is of no use as the water body needs internal cleaning as well. The original master plan, which was initiated in 1993, also included dropping 15 silt drops to filter the water. However, over the years of the lake’s existence, the areas near the lake become a dumping ground, resulting in the closing down of these silts. Earlier, eight micro watersheds carrying rainwater from various places were installed as well. Now, only three remain. Environmentalists have raised concerns over the current revamp, highlighting that proper maintenance of the lake is required.

Additionally, tourists and environmentalists have also highlighted that a solid waste management plan is needed to full-proof the beautification plan. Dumping any form of waste in the lake should be prohibited, otherwise, any renovation works will prove to be futile.

Related: Ooty Bans Single-Use Plastic And What Other Tourist Spots Should Do Too!

Written By

Bayar Jain

Bayar Jain

Senior Content Manager

Equipped with a degree in Sociology (Honours) from the University of Delhi and a postgraduate diploma in English Journalism and Mass Communication from Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai, Bayar enjoys sharing stories of people, places, and different cultures. When not typing her travel tales, you can catch the hobbyist photographer capturing ..Read More

Never miss an update

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest on travel, stay & dining.

No Thanks
You’re all set

Thank you for your subscription.