ENVIS Centre: Karnataka
State of Environment and Related Issues

 We welcome you to the Database(Green Information) section of our website on the environmental components and its status in Karnataka. The information includes on water resources, flora and fauna diversity, land resources, forests, lakes of Karnataka, energy, climate change. The information given is showcased based on environmental components, its current status, consumption pattern and the future demand. The attempt is made to present an overview of Karnataka's stand on conserving natural resources. Keeping in mind the authenticity of information presented, the information is expected to help researchers, stakeholders, government departments, institutions, NGOs and decision makers in order to plan and implement management strategies in an efficient and sustainable approach.

1. Water Resources

   • Surface water
   • Ground water
   • Rain water harvesting
   • Lakes of Bangalore
     • Lost lakes of Bangalore
     • Present status of Bangalore's lakes
     • Initiatives to save lakes
   • Coastal zone
   • Water supply and sanitation
   • Industrial effluents

2. Air

   Find information on the status of air quality and its causes.

3. Land

   • Land use/Land cover
   • Land degradation
   • Soil pollution
   • Agriculture
   • Mining & quarrying
   • Solid waste

4. Forest & Biodiversity

   • Fauna of Bangalore
   • Medicinal Plants of Karnataka
   • Birds of Karnataka
   • Fresh water fishes of Karnataka
   • Marine water fishes

5. Energy

   • Renewable energy sources
   • Power plants
   • Energy supply and its consumption
   • Petroleum/LPG/Firewood/Biogas

6. Climate Change

   • Environmental disasters
   • Green house gases
   • Vulnerable areas
   • Adaptation strategies