Kapra Lake set for revival with farmers’ support
Local farmers voluntarily hand over 70 acres within its Full Tank Level area for restoration; HYDRAA is spending ₹35 crore on the project; the 112.80-acre wetland is a key habitat for migratory birds
Kapra Lake, located in the northeast of Hyderabad and recognized as a significant wetland and migratory bird habitat, is undergoing revival by the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA). The project aims to promote biodiversity and maintain the ecosystem for all forms of life. Spanning 112 acres, the lake includes some land, which local farmers have voluntarily donated.
Of the 70 acres, HYDRAA Commissioner A. V. Ranghanath received letters of consent from the farmers. As of now, around 60% of the development work has been completed. The HYDRAA initiative, which includes the rejuvenation of 14 lakes in the city, is spending approximately ₹35 crore on Kapra Lake's development. Covering 112.80 acres, the lake serves as a habitat for over 470 species of migratory birds traveling from Australia, Europe, and other regions.
The lake plays a crucial role in flood prevention, groundwater recharge, fish, bird, amphibian, and aquatic life habitat, biodiversity preservation, water filtration, and climate balance maintenance.
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