Dr. Madhav Prabhu

Amte Lake: Reviving Heritage and Hydrology Introduction The Amte Lake Project, located in the ecologically sensitive Khanapur taluka, is a shining example of how Pyaas Foundation integrates biodiversity with water security. Khanapur is known for its forests and rainfall, yet even here, water scarcity hits hard due to the hilly terrain and lack of storage. […]

Kittur Lake: Reviving History and Hydrology Introduction The Kittur Lake Project is a unique initiative that blends heritage preservation with environmental engineering. Kittur, famous for its valiant history, has long struggled with modern water management. Pyaas Foundation undertook the task of rejuvenating the local lake to restore its former glory and its functional capacity. By

Arlikatti Lake: Drought-Proofing Rural Belagavi Introduction The Arlikatti Lake Project is a vital rural intervention aimed at providing a permanent solution to seasonal water scarcity. In many parts of Belagavi rural, the “tanker-dependence” cycle is broken only when local water bodies are returned to health. Pyaas Foundation identified Arlikatti as a high-impact zone where a

Sulga Lake: Replenishing the Lifeblood of the Village Introduction The Sulga Lake Project represents a key piece in Pyaas Foundation’s regional water-security map for the Belagavi rural cluster. Sulga, an area with deep agricultural roots, was witnessing a steady decline in its natural resources due to shifting weather patterns and neglected infrastructure. Our rejuvenation project

Rejuvenating Prabhu Nagar Lake: A Milestone in Water Security Introduction The Prabhu Nagar Lake Project holds a special place in the history of Pyaas Foundation as our inaugural rejuvenation effort. Located in the Khanapur taluk, this project was born out of a critical need to move beyond temporary water tanker relief toward a sustainable, long-term