Ganglav Talav, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, lies amidst dense urban development and serves as an important urban waterbody. The pond plays a vital role in groundwater recharge, regulating the local microclimate, and maintaining ecological balance within the surrounding built environment. Over time, poor maintenance and prolonged neglect led to the unchecked growth of invasive weeds, particularly water hyacinth, which completely blanketed the pond’s surface. This restricted oxygen exchange, disrupted natural aquatic life cycles, and degraded overall water quality. In addition, garbage dumping and poorly designed or damaged structures further reduced the pond’s storage capacity and weakened the embankment stability, accelerating ecological decline and increasing structural vulnerability.
Recognizing the ecological and hydrological significance of this urban waterbody, the restoration of Ganglav Talav was undertaken with the support of the Jodhpur District Administration and Kotak Mahindra Bank, in collaboration with the Environmentalist Foundation of India (E.F.I.), to revive the pond and restore it to its natural state.
