A stewardship of ramgarh lake in gorakhpur district: Uses, problems and management

Abstract

Water is essential for sustaining life and at the same time, it is an important component for almost all developmental plans, however, Growing population, urbanization and industrialization has led to considerable increase in demand of water for various purposes. The present work is focused on uses, deteriorating factors and suggestion for restoration of Ramgarh Lake. Ramgarh Lake (26º42′30′′N - 26º45′N & 83º24′20′′E- 83º25′20′′), covering an area of 576 hectare which is situated in the center of Gorakhpur district and this district exist in the north-eastern part of Uttar Pradesh. Large populations depend on this water body for fish, vegetable, water, irrigation, waste disposal site, washing site and recreational activity. Dumping of solid as well as liqid wastes has resulted in the uncontrolled growth of aquatic weeds, eutrophication and sedimentation, which have altered lake’s morphology, volume, depth and quality of water .Importance of lakes understood by the people and therefore serious measures are being taken towards the stewardships of water bodies. Ramgarh lake also being neglected in past, but now, this conservation of lake is estimated to ensure the better future of Gorakhpur city. © 2018 Institute of Indian Geographers. All rights reserved.