World39 Bengaluru Lakes Encroached by Government Agencies
Out of 183 lakes under the Greater Bengaluru Authority, only 49 remain free of encroachment. Data reveals 39 lakes have been encroached upon solely by government agencies, while 78 face encroachment by both government and private entities. Some lakes have been converted into playgrounds, parks, or used for sewage treatment plants and housing for the destitute. Many encroachments are decades old, predating the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike's custodianship.
Deccan Herald·2h ago·Bengaluru



