A Swasthi Foundation Initiative
Three Phased Program
The Project progress is slated to be advance on a three phase manner
Research & Documentation
Creation of a reasearched , photographed and documented study to define a precise course of action.
De-weeding of the Lake
Periodic Mechanised and Manual cleaning of the lake suraface to remove Water Hyacinth, Molasses and and Lotus
Sustainable Beautification
Creation of a no encroach zone by creation of a walkway with greenery and aimed at developing tourisn potential.
VELLAYANI PROTOCOLS
Revive Vellayani follows four essential level protocols, in keeping with local adaptation and ensuring public involvement .
Lake Cleaning and Maintenance on a periodic basis
- Immediate Plan of action include (a) the de-weeding of the lake. (b) Immediate and effective prevention of dumping waste in the lake (c) Involving the local populace in the activities…
Public Involvement and Awareness Drives at the peripery of the Lake
- Run awareness campaigns in the locale and in schools in the district to spread the message of environmental protection, and more locally, the importance of the preservation of the lake.
Biodiversity Photo Register and Video Documentation of Lake Vellayani
- Create a well-documented and photo and video graphed biodiversity register for perusal and a referral point for the future. A video document with current progress and dairies .
Sustainable Income and Value Addition of water weeds
- Creating sustainable lake centric livelihood, among the local population, to ensure sustained local involvement in the protection of the lake. Wealth from Weeds theme to elicit local support
Vision
Vellayani wetlands and lake restoration to its original state, devoid of refuse dumped, free of alien species and protected by the people on its poeriphery and general public Watch our VideoMission
To restore Vellayani Lake and wetland to its original state through de weeding,, public awareness campaigns and involvement of public, students aadministration, and local population Watch Our NewsValues
Fragile eco systems shall be protected from human encroachments or waste disposal, and protected by a public ,that is fully aware of the consequences of destruction to sustain the effort Join ContestTHE ACTION PLAN
De-Weeding of the Lake
Bio Diversity Study and register Public Awareness Drives at Local Level Ensuring Student Involvement Sustainable Livelihood Programmes for Local Inhabitants
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Royal Message
HH Pooyam Thirunal Gowri Parvathi Bayi, of the Travancore Royal Family and an ardent supporter for all of Swasthi Foundation’s major drives, was in complete support for the Revive Vellayani drive.HH Pooyam Thirunal Gowri Parvathi Bayi, of the Travancore Royal Family and an ardent supporter for all of Swasthi Foundation’s major drives, was in complete support for the Revive Vellayani drive.
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Project is an initiative of Swasthi Foundation, supported by Trivandrum District Administration, Kerala Police, Fire and Rescue Services of Kerala, T M Jacob Memorial Trust,Citizens India Foundation, Change Can Change Climate Change, College of Agriculture, Vellayani ,S N United Mission, SAI-LNCPE, Indian Medical Association, Trivandrum , Christ Nagar Senior Secondary School, Thiruvallam, SMRV School,Parvathy Hospita-Balaramapuram, Kerala Police Senior Officers Association, Kerala Police Officers Association ,Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society, Rotary Club of Trivandrum West, Ayyankali Jalolsava Committee, FRAT, and CIMR,
Media Partner – Metro Manorama, Trivandrum
Radio Partner- RED FM 93.5 Mission Partner, Divya Prabha Eye Hospital Swasthi Foundation
BRINGING WETLANDS BACK TO LIFE
Revive Vellayani
Let’s hold hands for this great purpose. It involves absolutely no fund raising and will be based on voluntary participation of those with a will to protect a invaluable natural resource.
Come and join hands with Revive Vellayani to save our lake for the newer generations.
Messages
Revive Vellayani has recieved countless messages of support for its mission to clean up the lake and to beautify it . Here are some of the most famous voices
Justice (Retd.) P Sathasivam
Fmr Governor of Kerala
I am very happy to note that Swasthi Charitable Foundation, Nanthancode, has been leading campaign..
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Sri Kadakampalli Surendran
Hon Minister for Tourism and Devaswom
TheVellayani Lake is the legacy of the people of Trivandrum, and the water invaluable for the City
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Dr Shashi Tharoor Member of Parliament, Thiruvananthapuram
Lets work together with Swasthi Foundation and bring this precious lake back to its old glory, making it a path breaker for other such lakes and water bodies
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TKA Nair IAS, Former Principal Secretary , PMO
Swasthi Foundation desrves congratulation for its attempt to Revicve the Vellayani Fresh Water Lake in Trivandrum…
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Loknath Behera IPS, DGP & State Police Chief
Swasthi Foundation has undertaken a very ambitious mission to Revive Vellayani to its former state. I had visited
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Dr K Vasuki, District Collector Trivandrum
As an integral part of Thiruvanathapuram, the project of reviving the Vellayani Lake, is much appreciated. The Project ..
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Kummanam Rajasekharan, Ex Governor, Mizoram
The protection of wetlands is a necessity for the coming generations. It is a safe gaurd against water scarcity
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M.Vincent MLA Kovalam
The people of the Vellayani vicinity depend on this fresh water lake for water, for drinking, cooking and agriculture and this lake cand scarce be allowed to die..
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V Sivankutty
ex MLA
IWhat was one a 1000 acre lake, which aided the local population , has now been reduced to la mere 427 acre stretch of fresh water wetlands ….
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Mamta Mohandas
Beand Ambassdor.
Swasthi Foundation
Come on Guys.
Lets Revive Vellayan, lest we lose this water source forever.
Join Hands with us to Save Vellayani
Stephen Devassy
Brand Ambassdor
Swasthi Foundation
In this age of water shortage it is most necessary to protect our water bodies.. The cause of Vellayani is at the forefront
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Dr G Kishore, Principal LNCPE
Vellayani Lake was on.ce a hub of activities buit had declined to disusenow.It is time we rectified this or lose the lake forever.
Adv S Suresh , BJP Trivandrum District President
The protection of the Vellayani Lake is a mission which is probably the most important safeguard we need to ensure…
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Daksha Sheth Dancer and Founder Dakha Sheth Dance Company
I have lived close this Lake for twenty five years and been viewing the sad fate that….
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Isha Sherwani
Dancer and Movie Artiste
Vellayani has been our home for nearlytwo decades. Today the lake is covered by weeds and we need to act urgently to preserve it
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Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, Venganoor Panchayath, Kalliyoor Panchayath
The City Corporation is wholly behind the attempt to Revive the Lake and clean and beautify the lake and surroundings
Adv V K Prashanth
MAYOR
Watch VideoIt is definitely heartening to note that natural resources are on the list of priorities for Swasthi Foundation
Adv Rakhi Ravikumar
Deputy Mayor
Watch VideoA dream of the people around the Lake to have it cleaned and in it’s pristine beauty We will support the program in every way
G S Sreekala
President Venganoor Panchayath
Watch VideoLake has faced all sorts of defacements, encroachment and waste dunping. The de weeding will be a great start for tomorrow
Venganoor Satheesh
Vivce President Venganoor Panchayath
Watch VideoVellayani has been at the receiving end of human intervention and encroachment. Create a Buffer Zone of at least 50mts
P Padmakumar,
Chairman
Welfare Standing Committee, Kalliyoor
Watch VideoThe Revive Vellayani project is an answer to our prayers.
We look forward eagerly to active cleaning of the Lake
R Jayalakshmi
President
President
Kalliyoor Panchayath