PNLIT (Puttenahalli Neighbourhood Lake Improvement Trust), is a Bangalore-based trust, registered under the Indian Trust Act 1882 - Rgn No. BNG(U)-JPN-129-2010-11 dated 11th June 2010. It has received the status of Charitable Trust under section 12AA of the Indian Income Tax Act. The Trust was set up with the specific purpose of assisting the government department to protect and nurture the lake. PNLIT has a Board of Trustees (https://www.puttenahallilake.in/who-we-are)that manages the day-to-day operations of the lake and act as watchdogs by keep an eye on illegal dumping, sewage, encroachments and other illicit activities. They are constantly working towards making the lake a secure avian habitat. PNLIT facilitates research programmes and is also involved in knowledge and experience sharing exercises with residents, other lake groups and citizens from different parts of the country. The Trust members attend seminars and workshops , give presentations at schools, colleges and corporates to spread awareness about the importance of lake conservation.

PNLIT receives infrastructural support from BBMP but not funding from the government.

Donations from the neighbourhood residents; CSR grants for various projects.

You can help us in the following ways: • Donate - to help PNLIT pursue its plans • Corporate support: Include Puttenahalli Lake as one of your Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, get corporate volunteers to help us with the lake jobs. • Spread Awareness and help with fund raising • Help in conducting events, workshops. • Gardening and supervision of staff. • Track the birds, other fauna and record the data. Take pictures of flora and fauna and upload it. • PNLIT merchandise: design unique items for sale. • Lake monitoring • General administration. For more details. C(https://www.puttenahallilake.in/contact-us)ontact us : +91- 7259722996 (9am-6pm, Mon-Sat) puttenahalli.lake@gmail.com(mailto:puttenahalli.lake@gmail.com)