He Restored 18 Lakes & Planted 1.5 Lakh Trees in Karnataka 🌱

Bengaluru floods every monsoon, yet the city struggles for water. 🌱 Watching its lakes disappear beneath concrete and waste, Harsha Tej decided he couldn't just stand by. He quit his job, picked up a shovel, and began restoring the lakes that once defined the city. From clearing invasive growth and planting native trees to rebuilding habitats, Harsha kept showing up—lake after lake. Today, his BlueDot Foundation has helped restore 18 lakes across Karnataka and plant more than 1.5 lakh native trees, creating spaces where nature can return. Because restoring a lake means more than saving wate...