According to Shri S K Umesh "Lakes are the only freshwater bodies in Bangalore which have sustained the city and its growth over the years. They are critical wetlands that regulate the climate. An important feature of the lakes is that they act as active groundwater recharge points to maintain the underground water table. Thus, they also came to be known as the ‘Natural Reservoirs’. As such He along with like minded people rejuvinated the Harapanahalli Lake near Bangalore and gave a complete a new birth to the the lake. This was highly appreciated by the media , Police freternity and the  locals.