Hyderabad, April 30 -- Not many know that a glittering lake in Secunderabad had featured in Telugu film classics like "Dana Veera Sura Karna" and "Utsav." The Kapra Cheruvu, which was once spread across 113 acres, has now been reduced to 70 acres, battling to regain its lost glory. Thanks to the relentless efforts of certain organisations and citizen volunteers, the lake is gradually reviving.

In a unique collaboration, the Kapra Lake Revival Group (KLRG), a Secunderabad-based NGO, and Bhavans Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalaya (BSRKV), Sainikpuri, hosted a full-day sustainability program on April 29, 2025, starting with a mega cleanup drive at the scenic Kapra Lake.

The event was part of the All India Bhavan's Meet being held from April 26 to 3...