Historical evolution of tank system in Bangalore city - A presentation

•  The principles behind the working of the tank system
• The process of evolution of the tank system with respect to the growth of the city
• The underlying planning principles that were used in the tank system
• The role and importance of water tanks as an asset to the city
• The relationship between the system of tanks and the city of Bangalore
• The usefulness of the tanks as an important source of drinking water and agriculture in lean periods

The presentation ends by highlighting the present neglect of this valuable resource in the city with urbanisation and calls for an urgent need to take up responsibility at the individual as well as the policy level to restore and revive this unique natural resource of the city.

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