Helping Children Discover Bengaluru’s Lakes – A New Book from PNLIT

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PNLIT Lake Trust

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Mar 16, 2026, 2:18:23 AMMar 16
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Dear PNLIT well-wishers,

We are happy to share that PNLIT will soon be bringing out an illustrated children’s book about Bengaluru’s lakes, authored by PNLIT trustee Arathi Manay.

Creating awareness about lakes and urban water is an important part of the Trust’s work, and this book has been supported using funds earmarked for awareness-building initiatives.

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Aimed at children aged 8–11, it introduces young readers to how Bengaluru’s lakes were created, how they were connected to capture and store rainwater, and why they remain so important to the city even today. With simple explanations and engaging illustrations, it helps children understand and appreciate this remarkable water system. The book is possibly among the first children’s books to introduce Bengaluru’s historic lake network to young readers.

We plan to release the book in early April, and copies will be available shortly thereafter.

If you would like to receive a copy and/or know of a school, library, or group of children who may benefit from it, please fill in the link below.


Do feel free to share this with schools, libraries or anyone else who may find it useful.

Warm regards,
PNLIT trustees
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16 YEARS OF PNLIT June 2010 - June 2026

Puttenahalli Neighbourhood Lake Improvement Trust (PNLIT)

Address: B3, 502, South City, Arekere Mico Layout, Off Bannerghatta Road, 

Bangalore 560076, India

Cell no: +91 7259722996

 

Nature Walks    Bird Watching   Community Gardening   Cloth Bags   Teaching Children 

DONATIONS TO PNLIT ARE EXEMPT IN INDIA (50% U/S 80G OF THE IT ACT) AND USA (100% THROUGH CAF AMERICA)

C Narayanan

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Mar 19, 2026, 12:13:38 AMMar 19
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Thank you.
As you and Usha  might know I have been teaching underprivileged children for the past 12 years. After incidentally or accidentally meeting Usha she asked whether I could teach the kids from the slum around the lake. I used to come to the gazebo and teach. Then more students joined and now all of them come to my home. I am indebted to Usha for starting me in this venture, a very enriching and satisfying project. Several of my kids are working in IT and some are pursuing higher studies. They have all been supported financially too, thanks to the generous friends and neighbours.
Thank you
Narayanan, Mayflower



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On Mar 16, 2026, at 11:48 AM, PNLIT Lake Trust <pnlit...@gmail.com> wrote:



Dear PNLIT well-wishers,

We are happy to share that PNLIT will soon be bringing out an illustrated children’s book about Bengaluru’s lakes, authored by PNLIT trustee Arathi Manay.

Creating awareness about lakes and urban water is an important part of the Trust’s work, and this book has been supported using funds earmarked for awareness-building initiatives.

<Book cover.jpeg>

Aimed at children aged 8–11, it introduces young readers to how Bengaluru’s lakes were created, how they were connected to capture and store rainwater, and why they remain so important to the city even today. With simple explanations and engaging illustrations, it helps children understand and appreciate this remarkable water system. The book is possibly among the first children’s books to introduce Bengaluru’s historic lake network to young readers.

We plan to release the book in early April, and copies will be available shortly thereafter.

If you would like to receive a copy and/or know of a school, library, or group of children who may benefit from it, please fill in the link below.


Do feel free to share this with schools, libraries or anyone else who may find it useful.

Warm regards,
PNLIT trustees
---------------
16 YEARS OF PNLIT June 2010 - June 2026

Puttenahalli Neighbourhood Lake Improvement Trust (PNLIT)

Address: B3, 502, South City, Arekere Mico Layout, Off Bannerghatta Road, 

Bangalore 560076, India

Cell no: +91 7259722996

 

Nature Walks    Bird Watching   Community Gardening   Cloth Bags   Teaching Children 

DONATIONS TO PNLIT ARE EXEMPT IN INDIA (50% U/S 80G OF THE IT ACT) AND USA (100% THROUGH CAF AMERICA)

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