'Government serious about protecting water bodies'

The District In Charge and Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Wednesday said the government is serious about protecting all the water bodies in Bangalore and elsewhere.

Addressing people after the ground breaking ceremony for the rejuvenation of Byrasandra Lake in Siddapura ward in the City on Wednesday. The BDA is developing the lake with an expenditure of about Rs 2.5 crore, said BDA sources.

Reddy said the lake would be developed on par with any other important water body in the City, which will not only attract people but also winged guests. Speaking about the government's plans, Reddy said the government has decided to set up a Tank Development Authority, which will have more powers than any other institution to rejuvenate lakes in Bangalore and elsewhere.