Vol. 11, Issue 11 (2022)

Author(s):
Dheerendra Saad, Neerja Patel, KS Bhargav, Nishith Gupta, Savita Kumari and Mahender Singh

Abstract:
Water is not only the most vital requirement of all living organisms but also provides habitat to a significant production of the earth’s biodiversity, representing particularly all groups of plants and animals, ranging from the primitive microorganism to large mammals which pass some or all stages in their life cycle in water. On the other hand, human beings depend upon water not only for their biological needs but also for food production and all social and cultural activities. The human activities of extraction of water and no proper utilization pattern, cleaning of natural vegetation, agriculture, settlements, mining and overgrazing impinge upon the water bodies directly or indirectly, often resulting in their shrinkage or total loss due to situation. Water bodies change in water quality and quantity also. To overcome these water problems the conservation, restoration and management of the water bodies is very important task. Farm ponds have great potential to improve agricultural water security through the capture, storage, and provision of water for irrigation. Farm ponds can supply a water source for frost protection, recharge of groundwater, and provide a wide range of additional economic and environmental benefits.