<p>The Indian army and the BBMP on Tuesday completed a two-day cleaning programme of Halasuru Lake by removing floating solid waste and weeds. </p>.<p>The army said that the programme was intended to improve the lake's ecosystem through the removal of detritus.</p>.<p>The army's Madras Engineers and Sappers Group (MEG) deployed 10 boats/pontoons along with 70 sappers. These men joined 30 BBMP personnel in cleaning the lake. In addition, a bulldozer was also used to remove floating solid waste and weeds from the lake. </p>.<p>"About 450 metres of the lake shoreline was cleaned," the army said in a statement. The lake serves as a lifeline to the local fishermen who depend on it for their livelihood. The lake is also a hub for fitness activities, including morning and evening walks by the local populace. </p>
<p>The Indian army and the BBMP on Tuesday completed a two-day cleaning programme of Halasuru Lake by removing floating solid waste and weeds. </p>.<p>The army said that the programme was intended to improve the lake's ecosystem through the removal of detritus.</p>.<p>The army's Madras Engineers and Sappers Group (MEG) deployed 10 boats/pontoons along with 70 sappers. These men joined 30 BBMP personnel in cleaning the lake. In addition, a bulldozer was also used to remove floating solid waste and weeds from the lake. </p>.<p>"About 450 metres of the lake shoreline was cleaned," the army said in a statement. The lake serves as a lifeline to the local fishermen who depend on it for their livelihood. The lake is also a hub for fitness activities, including morning and evening walks by the local populace. </p>