Lake Restoration Projects in India
Lake restoration brings a degraded lake back to health: clearing silt and waste, fixing inflows, and planting native trees and grasses on banks and catchments to hold soil and filter run-off. Grow Billion Trees plans restoration with communities and local bodies and leads the planting and care around the water body.
Lakes and water bodies
- Mission Amrit Sarovar (2022) set out to develop or revive water bodies in every district of India.
- Planting on banks and catchments reduces soil erosion and silt flowing into lakes.
- Water-body projects are planned with the gram panchayat, municipality or land-owning body.
- Native riparian species help stabilise banks and support wildlife.
Sources: Mission Amrit Sarovar, Ministry of Rural Development (2022)
What it changes
- Water: More water held in the lake and recharged into the ground.
- Nature: Habitat for birds and aquatic life around restored banks.
- Communities: Water for farms and households, and a shared public space.
- Companies: A high-visibility CSR project with tracked results.
How it works
- Survey with community and local body
- Plan desilting, inflows and planting
- Native planting on banks and catchment
- Care and maintenance
- Monitoring and reporting
Frequently asked questions
What does lake restoration involve?
Clearing silt and waste, fixing inflows, and planting native vegetation on banks and catchments.
Who owns and manages the lake?
Lakes are public or community assets; we plan and work with the gram panchayat, municipality or land-owning body.
What do you plant?
Native trees, shrubs and grasses suited to banks and catchments.
Is lake restoration eligible for CSR?
Yes, conservation of natural resources is covered by Schedule VII item (iv).
How are results reported?
Planting is geo-tagged and tracked, with progress reports for your team.
Talk to our team to plan your programme.
