Mysore/Mysuru, May 2 -- Rs. 14.75 crore project; Ornithologists flag risks to bird habitat from sewage inflow

Varuna Lake, once a lifeline for agriculture, livestock and birdlife, is set for a major revival, with the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) taking up a Rs. 14.75 crore restoration project.

The plan focuses on cleaning and reviving the Lake using eco-friendly biological methods while improving its surroundings. As part of the initial works, water has been drained from the Lake.

However, environmental experts have flagged serious concerns, urging immediate steps to stop sewage inflow. They warn that unchecked urbanisation is degrading the Lake's ecosystem and threatening both resident and migratory bird populations.

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