Lakes and reservoirs hold a great promise as a source of freshwater demand of
which will grow with passage of time. Unfortunately, these ecosystems are being
neglected and destroyed in rural as well as in urban areas. The main problem in
their management involves responsible for water holding capacity. Innumerable
lakes and reservoirs scattered all over the country need an urgent management
plans for their protection, rehabilitation and conservation. By suitable
remedial measures these water bodies can provide an ideal recreational site
apart from other benefits like fish production, charging of groundwater table,
conditioning of the climate etc. To achieve this, there is a need of a