Pulicat Lake - Andhra Pradesh.

The lake is very important for migratory birds that come to visit India along the eastern seaboard.  The entire ecosystem depends on this lake.

Kanwar Lake - Bihar.

Provides a very important wetland for migratory birds.

Badbal Sarovar - Haryana

It is a man-made lake built after independence.  The lake is essential for supplying water to nearby agricultural lands and has also developed as a tourist destination.

Dal Sarovar-Jammu and Kashmir.

Also known as the Jewel of Srinagar due to its extraordinary beauty, Dal Lake is one of the most desirable tourist destinations in the country and one of the most important lakes in India.  Moreover, it is a very important lake for water plant harvesting and other transportation activities.

Lokshak Sarovar - Manipur.

This lake is important to the people of Manipur.  It is also used for fisheries, irrigation, agriculture, drinking water supply and hydropower generation.

Tam Dil - Mizoram.

It is a major tourist attraction for its beauty.

Sambhar Sarovar - Rajasthan.

It is the largest saline lake in India and is very important for salt production in Rajasthan.

Tromo Lake - Sikkim.

A popular tourist destination and the waters of this lake are believed to have special healing powers.

Bhimtal - Uttarakhand.

A popular tourist destination and the largest lake in Kumaon district of Uttarakhand.

Nainital - Uttarakhand.

Nainital is a source of drinking water for the residents and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country for its beauty.  The lake is surrounded by mountains.

Kaliveli - Tamil Nadu.

An important food and breeding ground for many migratory birds.

Hussain Sagar - Telangana.

This man-made river was constructed after two years of surface carving.  This lake supplies fresh water to the city of Hyderabad.