Mysuru: Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Infosys, yesterday launched the conservation and restoration of Panchakalyani, the largest ancient Lake in Melukote, Mandya district. The Foundation will restore the Lake by cleaning the tank, removing silt and waste deposit, ensuring structural and chemical conservation of the Panchakalyani and a nearby tank called the Ganeshan Honda, reconnecting the existing canals, and building a compound wall.
The Infosys Foundation has championed the preservation of ancient cultural heritage of India for several years. The Panchakalyani Lake is among the most visited monuments in Melukote, which has several ancient water bodies situated on a hill-top through which rain water has been harnessed for many centuries. This harnessed water has historically been used for consumption and irrigation.
