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A citizens' campaign has been launched to restore Mumbai's iconic Powai Lake, which is struggling with excessive hyacinth growth and pollution. The movement, led by activists, resident groups, and local leaders, aims to pressure civic authorities to take immediate action. The campaign comes after repeated complaints about the deteriorating condition of the lake, once a popular recreational and ecological landmark. With stagnant waters, reduced oxygen levels, and unchecked vegetation growth, Powai Lake is at risk of turning into an ecological dead zone. The initiative calls for immediate desilting, removal of hyacinths, and long-term preservation under BMC's environment department.
A public campaign has been launched by Mumbai residents and local leaders to save the once-pristine Powai Lake, which is now suffering from severe neglect, dense hyacinth overgrowth, and water stagnation. The campaign, tagged as #SavePowaiLake, seeks urgent civic action to prevent the lake from turning into an ecological wasteland. Advertisement
The lake, situated near the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B), has historically served as a crucial water body for the region and a popular recreational site. However, recent years have seen its decline due to encroachment, garbage dumping, and the unchecked spread of water hyacinths that choke the lake surface and deplete oxygen levels.
Locals say the situation has worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic, with no major desilting or cleaning effort undertaken by the authorities. Over 1,000 residents from areas like Hiranandani Gardens and Saki Naka have now signed a petition demanding the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) restore the lake and preserve its biodiversity.
Environmental experts have called for immediate steps, including installation of aeration systems, cleaning of inlet-outlet points, and better sewage management to reduce contamination. Activists have also suggested the revival project be done with transparency and public participation to avoid misuse of funds.
The campaign has already gained traction on social media, with hundreds of residents posting photos and videos showing the worsening condition of the lake. The demand is clear: clean up Powai Lake before it's too late.
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