RCB may not have won IPL, but it wins hearts by rejuvenating lakes

Since the inception of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Royals Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has never won any title. However, it has continued to win the hearts of its loyal fanbase. 

Now, as part of its GoGreen initiative, the franchise has helped rejuvenate as many as 3 lakes in the city. With this, it has also restored the biodiversity of the water bodies and also related civic amenities. 

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In October 2023, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) initiated the Lake Improvement Works Project as part of their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitment. Focusing on desilting and enhancing Ittgalpura Lake and Sadenahalli Lake, chosen due to severe water stress, with borewell depths between 1000 to 1500 feet, and lack of access to Kaveri River water. The project has successfully removed over 1.20 lakh tons of silt and sand, repurposed for bunds and pathways around the lakes, benefiting 52 farmers who utilized it as topsoil. Nine acres of lake land were reclaimed, facilitating the establishment of stabilization ponds and wetlands, advantageous for local bird and animal populations. Moreover, the lakes' water holding capacity has expanded, potentially benefitting up to 17 acres.