SYSTEMS APPROACH FOR INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF FATEH SAGAR RESERVOIR, UDAIPUR

The Upper Berach Basin (Udaipur Valley) is a fifth order drainage system of river Ganga and is dotted with numerous big & small surface water reservoirs. These reservoirs are the lifeline of Udaipur, the Lake City of Southern Rajasthan, India . These reservoirs play an important role in hydrological and ecological balance of Upper Berach Basin. They provide water for drinking & recreation. They are simultaneously instrumental in recharging of ground water, maintenance of micro climate and mitigation of drought. The reservoir eco systems are facing serious environmental problems like change in runoff patterns, frequent drying, contamination of impounded water by solid and liquid wastes, excessive withdrawal and deterioration of overall ecological health.