Summary:
We then cleaned Selvachinthamani and Vellalore lake, Kuniamuthur & Vellallore canal, Kuniamuthur check dam and a 400-year-old well in Sundakkamuthur. “For instance, 'Miyawaki' Rajesh makes sure he waters the plants every day at Vellalore lake. C Kannan, a volunteer who has worked for more than 100 weeks, tells us, “Vellalore lake! And once he reaches the city, he meets fellow volunteers of Kovai Kulangal Paathukaapu Amaippu , who have been actively working toward reviving and restoring lakes in the city. I have been part of lake cleaning drives at Muthannankulam and Vellalore lake and every week has been a learning experience for me.”The brain behind the massive drive is Manikandan R, who’s mission to give lakes in the city a new lease of life..