Witness (2021) Catching the Rain in India: Dead Lakes Alive
In a race against India’s looming water shortage, Anand Malligavad takes on his city’s water woes one lake at a time. In “India’s Silicon Valley”, the taps are running dry. Bangalore’s once-famous city lakes have become a dumping ground for toxic waste and clean drinking water is growing scarce for many of the city’s 12 million residents. Anand Malligavad is an engineer-turned-water conservationist. He is on a herculean mission to clean up his city’s lakes. But demanding supporters, angry locals and a derelict temple stand in his way. Anand must convince everyone that he can transform the lakes for a future with clean drinking water. Published on Monday 22 March 2021. Bangalore’s lakes are burning. Toxic foam coats their surface. And across the city, resident’s taps are running dry as the city faces an acute water shortage. Can an engineer save the lakes and pull the city back from the brink of disaster?
An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories.
Primary Title
- Witness
Episode Title
- Catching the Rain in India: Dead Lakes Alive
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 25 March 2021
Original Broadcast Date
- Tuesday 23 March 2021
Release Year
- 2021
Start Time
- 13 : 34
Finish Time
- 13 : 57
Duration
- 23:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories.
Episode Description
- In a race against India’s looming water shortage, Anand Malligavad takes on his city’s water woes one lake at a time. In “India’s Silicon Valley”, the taps are running dry. Bangalore’s once-famous city lakes have become a dumping ground for toxic waste and clean drinking water is growing scarce for many of the city’s 12 million residents. Anand Malligavad is an engineer-turned-water conservationist. He is on a herculean mission to clean up his city’s lakes. But demanding supporters, angry locals and a derelict temple stand in his way. Anand must convince everyone that he can transform the lakes for a future with clean drinking water. Published on Monday 22 March 2021. Bangalore’s lakes are burning. Toxic foam coats their surface. And across the city, resident’s taps are running dry as the city faces an acute water shortage. Can an engineer save the lakes and pull the city back from the brink of disaster?
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Notes
- Associated title identifier: VA_28914_18
Genres
- Documentary
Contributors
- Vikram Singh (Producer)
- elefant films (Production Unit)