As per 'water bodies- first census report', released by Ministry of Jal Shakti, West Bengal tops list of States with most ponds and reservoirs.

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As per 'water bodies- first census report', released by Ministry of Jal Shakti, West Bengal tops list of States with most ponds and reservoirs. India has 24.24 lakh water bodies like ponds, tanks and lakes. West Bengal accounts for most of the water bodies and Sikkim the least. Top 5 States which lead in the private owned water bodies are West Bengal, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Jharkhand. Top 5 States wherein major use of water bodies is in pisciculture are West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. Top 5 States wherein major use of water bodies is in irrigation are Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal and Gujarat.


      As per 'water bodies- first census report', released by Ministry of Jal Shakti, West Bengal tops list of States with most ponds and reservoirs.

      West Bengal accounts for most of the water bodies and Sikkim the least.

      Top 5 States which lead in the private owned water bodies are West Bengal, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Jharkhand.

 

     


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