Madiwala Lake's rejuvenation is nearing completion with new walkways and a park, but a crucial desilting proposal remains stalled. The lake, which connects several others and has not been desilted in 18 years, faces reduced water retention capacity following a 2016 bund breach. While beautification works are underway, a ₹35 crore desilting proposal by the BBMP's Lakes Division has not progressed, raising concerns about flood mitigation and groundwater recharge.