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4.1.4 Classification of reservoirs
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India classified reservoirs as small (<1000 ha), medium (1000 to 5000 ha) and large (>500 ha) for the purpose of fishery management. There are 19,134 small reservoirs in India with a total water surface area of 14,85,557 ha, 180 medium reservoirs with 5,27,541 ha, and 56 large reservoirs with 11,40,268 ha. |
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