Smt @nsitharaman, with the help of the Government of Karnataka, used Rs 75 lakhs from her MPLADS funds for the restoration work of the Kalena Agrahara Lake in Bengaluru. The lake has a length of 278 m (main bund) and a total area of 7 acre 30 guntas. 
The funds were utilised for the removal of sludge from the lake bed to enhance the impounding capacity, strengthening of main bund including revetment and turfing, and formation of ring bund using available desilted earth including revetment and turfing.
The lake has been totally restored and beautified now, which includes its depth being enhanced to 3.5 m from 2.7 m. This has improved the ecological & aesthetic qualities of the site, thereby attracting locals enjoying their evening walks.
An aerial view of the lake after restoration.
