CAG Report Highlights Disappearance of Lakes in Jammu & Kashmir
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Report by | Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) |
| Region | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Total Lakes Recorded (1967) | 697 |
| Disappeared Lakes | 315 |
| Major Causes of Decline | Encroachment, pollution, land-use changes, weak monitoring, lack of coordinated management. |
| Focus of Conservation | Six Major Lakes: Dal Lake, Wular Lake, Hokersar Wetland, Manasbal Lake, Surinsar Lake, Mansar Lake. |