2. Aquatic Resources: A Case Study of Udaipur ‘City of Lakes’, Rajasthan

Aquatic resources refer to water and its multiple roles as a natural resource and in supporting all human, animal and plant life. It has a meaning that is broader than that of water resources alone, in that it encompasses all the possible roles for water, including human survival needs, supporting aquatic ecosystems and as an essential component of economic development. It considers both the quantity of available water and its quality for its intended uses. Aquatic resources also encompass the linkage between fresh water systems and the downstream coastal areas into which it drains, where it sustains biologically rich and commercially important coast as ecosystems. This chapter highlights the aquatic resources of Udaipur City, and the study is based on secondary data collected from various government and nongovernment organizations.