Summary:
Of the existing 680 water bodies, weeds are seen in a staggering 89% of the water bodies. “Existence of water bodies is not only based on the presence of the water, but also depends on the presence of biota (flora and fauna). The report, which is in the final stages of completion, is a two-year comprehensive inventory of 1,518 water bodies. As many as 580 water bodies are used for fishing, agriculture, cleaning as well as animal husbandry activities, notes the report. Few biota also act as a bio-indicator to show the status of water quality and some help in the cleaning process of water bodies,” states the draft report..