{PNLIT} PNLIT quits Puttenahalli Puttakere - Lakes Division order

[Nishka Jain]

Hello everyone,

I'm Nishka Jain, daughter of PNLIT trustee Nupur Jain. I was shocked when my mom told me that PNLIT had stepped away from the lake. I sensed her deep disappointment and felt heartbroken myself—as though a part of me was being taken away.

Growing up, the lake was like a second home. After school, I would often join my mom to help pick up trash, water plants, or just spend time in nature. I witnessed the incredible transformation—dry paths turning green, a once-barren lake bed filled with clean water, birds, butterflies, and life returning.

Over 15 years, I’ve seen the hard work, stress, dedication, and passion that went into getting it back to life. My mom and the PNLIT team gave everything to revive and protect the lake—often working late, attending meetings, solving problems, and coming up with new ideas to increase the biodiversity.

This lake shaped my love for the environment. On one birthday, I chose to celebrate not at a restaurant, but at the lake showing my friends the birds —because I was proud. I remember Usha Aunty saying, “We’re doing this for you kids, for future generations.” And I truly believed that.

It’s heartbreaking that such a dedicated group is being sidelined. If after doing such a good work they are asked to leave, then what message are we sending to the young people? Why would any of us feel motivated to take on environmental work if it’s so easily dismissed?

PNLIT gave their heart and soul to this lake, asking for nothing in return—only support. I urge BBMP and other authorities to let them continue their work. Let them inspire more communities. Let Bengaluru once again be the “City of living Lakes” and a model for citizen-government collaboration.

Thanks and Regards,

Nishka Jain

[John Varghese]

The testimony by Nishka tells all about social and mental attachment, environmental impact, joint ventures, personal involvement, and mutual partnership between common man and government bodies. No Government Body can do a good job without this valuable bond with socially committed society. 

It is high time every government body, politicians and authorities realise the immense and everlasting value of such partnerships. 

It appears that somehow hearsay allegations such as treated water to lake etc is getting more value than 15 years of solid results of a clean lake beaming with life, light and shine. Walking through the path of the lake is as good as any other best walk any where else. 

It’s very essential that the bond between a selfless group and Government Body should continue.  

Varghese john. 

Ex owner at south city. 

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