TKM Report 2021

Annual Report 2020-21 23 Lake rejuvenation Planning for the initiative commenced in 2016 and in subsequent years the idea was implemented, which involved various steps for rejuvenation such as de- silting, bund preparation/pitching, waste- water diversion, & creation of amenities and pathways for the community. The initiative has benefitted around 8,000 individuals from five villages around the lake. Increase in water table & improvement of the water quality in the lake has boosted the agriculture in the villages. It has also positively impacted the local biodiversity. The project was handed over to the local municipal body in FY 2020- 21, post carrying out the necessary maintenance work for the lake and its amenities. Water security is essential for the survival and sustenance of the communities. The anthropogenic pressure in the current years has led to depletion of water resources. As one of the mitigating Strategies to address this problem, TKM has undertaken the lake rejuvenation programme in collaboration wit the community The initiative involves adoption of a lake (Abbanakuppe) spread across 3.4 acres, in the vicinity of our manufacturing plant., and working closely with local community for its conservation. We provide guidance to the locals on conservation techniques and also build sense of ownership among them for the lake and concern of water security. Ongoing 2016