India, May 10 -- In a significant move to clean up one of Bengaluru's most heavily polluted water bodies, the Karnataka Cabinet has cleared an additional Rs.79 crore for the rejuvenation of Bellandur Lake, taking the total project outlay to Rs.179 crore, according to a report by The Indian Express.

The lake, notorious for producing toxic foam and catching fire in the past due to unchecked pollution, has been under scrutiny by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for years. The additional funding comes as part of a comprehensive development project mandated by the tribunal. The state government will bear 75% of the cost, while the remaining 25% will be contributed by the Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA).

Law Minister H K Patil, speakin...