Dhongargaon Lake, located in the rural landscape of Solapur district, Maharashtra, is a significant water resource that supports extensive agricultural lands downstream. Dependent on monsoon rainfall, this vast water body plays a vital role in sustaining local farming and replenishing groundwater. However, the spread of invasive weeds, an uneven and shallow lakebed, and years of silt accumulation had reduced its water-holding capacity and groundwater recharge potential, limiting its ability to capture and retain monsoon runoff.

In 2025 under the #BlueGreenSolapur initiative, in collaboration with the Solapur District Administration, E.F.I. undertook the first phase of restoration to enhance the lake’s storage capacity, improve water retention, and maximize the capture of monsoon rainwater, strengthening its role in supporting agriculture and regional water security.

On this 110-acre spread water body, 14 recharge points, nesting islands, cross-pattern recharge wells, and injection points now breathe life into the land. Despite a reluctant monsoon in this region, our recharge boxes are alive with ground swell, proof that time, intention, and nature align when we listen closely. Every hue of water tells a story of nutrients, microbes, aquifers, and light. unfolding layer by layer through the littoral, limnetic, and benthic zones.

Volunteer for Solapur & her environment with E.F.I