Radha Kunj Lake: Restoring a Living Ecosystem

Radha Kunj Lake:
Restoring a Living Ecosystem
Bengaluru | Nature-Based Lake Rejuvenation

Set within the Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru, Radha Kunj Lake spans 4.33 hectares. Once a thriving, rain-fed ecosystem, it had deteriorated due to polluted inflows, falling oxygen levels, and declining biodiversity.

Instead of heavy engineering, the lake was restored using nature-based solutions - working with ecological processes to bring it back to life.

Understanding the Challenge

A detailed study mapped inflows, traced pollution sources, and analysed water quality. Native plant systems were assessed for their natural ability to filter and absorb contaminants.

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Testimonials

When I came to know about the benefits of JalTara, I decided to implement it on my farm. It has prevented waterlogging and preserved groundwater for a longer time.

Krishna Takle

Farmer, Pokhari Village, Jalna District

Under JalTara Yojna, recharge structures were constructed on my farm. Usually, during the summer season, we experience drought problems, but this time there is enough water available for farming all year long.

Digambar Baburao Takle

Farmer, Manta Taluka, Jalna District

After the implementation of the JalTara Project, the water level in my area has increased.

Gyaneshwari Kakde

Farmer, Manta Taluka, Jalna District

Before JalTara Yojna no effort was made to conserve water. After the implementation of JalTara Yojna, we have plenty of water in our hand pumps.

Suman Bai

Farmer, Murumkheda Village

Our village, Shivangiri, benefited from the JalTara Project. This strategy has raised groundwater levels and doubled our income. Today, farmers are happy.

Madan Pandrinath Jadhav

Farmer, Jalna District

In the framework of the JalTara project, we built recharge shafts close to wells. After the very first rain, we discovered that the water level had risen to 75%. The JalTara project is an excellent way to end water scarcity and should be implemented by everyone to increase groundwater.

Mahadev Nivratti Narvade

Farmer

The implementation of JalTara in our village benefited us in two ways: first, it increased water levels, and second, the land, which previously turned muddy due to rain, now remains dry as the water is absorbed by the recharge structures.
Every farmer should implement this project in their village.

Balasaheb Bahekar

Farmer, Jalna District

I had 6 acres of land, of which one acre produced crops. Previously, there was mud after rains. After the construction of JalTara recharge structures, the water level in my well has risen. I can grow more crops now.

Appasaheb Bahekar

Farmer, Jalna District

I have been farming for two years. JalTara came into existence in our village last year. I own 32 acres of land for farming where 40 JalTara recharge structures were constructed. Earlier, where there were 8-10 crore crops, now the land is producing 13-14 crore crops every year.

Narayan Vaidyanath Dighe

Farmer, Ambora, Jahangir Village

Our village's water situation deteriorated after the rains because the mud was everywhere. We needed more water to grow crops. After JalTara's implementation, the situation has improved as all the rainwater goes into recharge structures. Now there is no mud, and water levels have risen.

Balasaheb Lomte

Farmer, Jalna District

JalTara's technique benefited us. We didn't have to spend anything to implement the JalTara technique on our farm and reaped immediate benefits after recharge structures were constructed next to our wells as the water levels doubled.

Vikas Hamre

Farmer, Warud Village

Due to JalTara recharge structures, water levels in the well of my village have increased. I recommend that all the farmers in other villages should implement the JalTara technique on their farms.

Baburao Jaivanto Kakde

Farmer, Jaipur Village (MH)

I was hesitant to bring JalTara onto my farm because the water levels in my well were low during the summer and it was muddy everywhere during rains. In the years 2021–2022, the construction of JalTara recharge structures helped absorb the excess water in the soil and raised water levels in wells. Everyone should implement these to see the results.

Sugan Nitnavre

Farmer, Shivangiri Village (MH)

Earlier, there was too much mud on the farm. Excess water was soaked after constructing JalTara recharge structures. Water levels in my wells have increased. Soybean & chana crops production optimized.

Sulabai Chavhal

Farmer, Murumkheda Village (MH)

I have been farming for 15 years. Due to a lack of water, crop production was very low, but now, after the implementation of JalTara, the crop yield has doubled. I believe the JalTara project will benefit all Maharashtra talukas and districts.

Appasaheb Chauhan

Farmer, Jalna District

Earlier, one of my wells dried up and was not in use. I implemented JalTara on my farm, but neighbouring farms faced the problem of excessive mud. After seeing me, they also implemented JalTara recharge structures, which led to an increase in 14 quintals of soybean yield.

Ashok Ambure

Farmer, Jalna District

Previously, 90% of the houses in this area were made of mud. Currently, 60 to 70 % of houses are built of concrete, and the remaining ones will be finished within a year. When I finish building my house, I'll give it the name 'JalTara'

Nivritti Kisarao Palve

Farmer, Palashkheda Village, Jalna

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