A student-led project to save dying lake in Delhi
The Capital’s Hauz Khas Lake, a water body in South Delhi has been dying a slow death over the last few years. The lake is heavily polluted with organic materials. Delhi Development Authority has been exploring various low-cost solutions. However, in a bid to do their bit for the environment, the students of Pathways School
Noida came forward to take up the project of cleaning the lake. The project was executed under the guidance of London-based Environment Engineer, Tarun Nanda.
The ingenious solution, which is low cost, involves a technique of floating wetlands with plants, which work as natural filters for the lake and clean the lake in a sustainable manner. The project was executed by students of different age groups from Pathways School Noida, and was led by students studying Environmental Systems, which is an IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma subject in the school, along with the school’s student council body. It is important to understand that every eco friendly act makes a difference.
The five floating islands, put together by the students themselves, are made up of waste materials and jute. During process of floating the islands, the students interacted with other visitors to the lake to promote wider awareness of the importance of cleaning up the lake.
Talking about this project
Dr Shalini Advani, director, Pathways School Noida, said, “This project fits in with our educational commitment at Pathways to not only create awareness but to teach children that they can act to make a difference to the environmental challenges our world faces.”