. The report reveals that a staggering 16% of the total water bodies in India, equivalent to 3,94,500 bodies, are not in use.

For the first time, the government of India has conducted the first-ever census of water bodies and after enumeration,

The Indian government recently conducted its inaugural census of water bodies, with the aim of compiling a comprehensive inventory

India is home to a vast network of water bodies, including rivers, lakes, ponds, and reservoirs, that play a crucial role in the country's