India looks for new Bengalurus as its Silicon Valley goes downhill

New to the city and it makes no sense to me whatsoever. Having lived through all major metros in the country, Bangalore feels like a Tier-2 town covered with Tier-1 wrapping paper.

Bangalore, my 'Karm Bhoomi' and the heart of the global software industry, is facing an acute #water crisis. With taps running dry and a pricing war waging over water tankers, the situation is reminiscent of Arrakis, where only the rich had access to water. Our maid now arrives earlier to ensure dishes are washed before the water ceases at noon and later comes to do other chores. Getting to work is another battle—an exercise in managing daily routines with packaged water, only to be stuck in the city's traffic with blaring heat. Unlike Arrakis, though, Bangalore is supposed to have numerous lakes and a functioning water cycle as part of the city's ecosystem. So how did we get here? Inadequate rainfall and overexploitation of groundwater resources (47% of borewells under Govt. Board (BMRDA & BWSSB) in the city have ceased to yield water), coupled with inefficient…. If you are still reading, please go to the below link- due to grapevine’s word limit, not able to post it completely here. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/yogeshraut7_water-groundwater-agriculture-activity-7174294970936295426-1UrD?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

Have you had similar water situation in the past? Always thought Bangalore as a lake city, but looks like most of them aren’t taken care of. Ps: for those who’re not aware of the situation- https://x.com/vishalbhargava5/status/1764630983285055821?s=46&t=HfDEg0soIC4CrLsxfWgXXA

Problem statement : Those who have money can pay for tankers but it's only promoting tanker mafias and black money now. Some of it pseudo controlled by cops and local politicians. Lake land also being claimed illegally by various parties including corporations. Sewage from industry and housing also joining lakes and rivers. Govt supply is sketchy and difficult to improve. Need to start independent sources of water and revival of existing bodies. Solution : Land around water bodies will need to be monitored for encroachments, cleaned up regularly and litigated for, to protect it. Similar stuff happening with aarey forest and metro project encroachment in Mumbai. Floodplain being encroached will make floods and water table levels worse, but it's prime real estate that can be commercialized and sold. All the lakes and rivers, vrishabhavati especially need to be revived and protected. Homework : Check out million Wells project and connect with the founder, citizens for Bengaluru group, and read up on history of other revivals and their spearheads. Start water conservation efforts around your societies, basic rainwater harvesting should be in place at least. And yes, stop wasting water ofc. https://www.fairplanet.org/story/the-million-wells-for-bengaluru/ https://citizenmatters.in/shades-of-blue-book-bengaluru-lakes-tanks-citizen-activism-restoration/#:~:text=Bengaluru%20is%20well%20known%20in,with%20nature%20in%20the%20city. Did my research and work while i was staying there, thought it might be helpful for others looking for answers. Get to work soldiers 🪖💪

How you guys are spending this weekend? For me, I am traveling, so spending some time at airport. Amazed to see volume of passengers even in a Tier2 city, for sure boost to indigo top line😯