Kolar water table rises to 50-100 ft. under K.C. Valley project, says IISc

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IISc officials person  said nether  the K.C. Valley project, 144 lakes were replenished and wells successful  the portion   showed accrued  h2o  level.

IISc officials person said nether the K.C. Valley project, 144 lakes were replenished and wells successful the portion showed accrued h2o level. | Photo Credit: record photo

The groundwater level successful parts of Kolar person risen importantly nether the K.C. Valley project, with h2o present disposable astatine depths of conscionable 50 to 100 ft. compared to nearly 1,800 ft. earlier, said the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), adding that sustained monitoring since 2019 has recovered nary adverse interaction connected h2o quality, public health, soil, crops, or livestock. 

During a project review gathering connected Monday where authorities officials and Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda were present, IISc officials said the task has importantly improved groundwater availability crossed Kolar and surrounding districts, with 144 lakes being replenished and wells successful the portion besides showing accrued h2o level.

Published - March 23, 2026 08:41 p.m. IST

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