Mysore/Mysuru, Jan. 8 -- Parasanayakana Kere restored back to life; a CREDIT-I initiative under CSR funds of Asian Paints

A lake area replete with waste has got a new lease of life, hoping to spring as a new tourist attraction.

Parasanayakana Kere (lake), located on Uttanahalli Road at the foot of Chamundi Hill, sports a new look, attracting winged species and the locals alike. With Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC), Bandipalya nearby, the water body had almost covered with waste generated from the market, along with that of the households in nearby residential areas.

Stray pigs were found feeding on the waste here, making the water body their habitat. Whenever it rained, the rotten wastes were producing stench, forcing the ...