Rani Talab, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh India

Rani Talab is among the oldest water-wells of Rewa. The Rani Talab is situated in the southern part of the city and is considered holy. The water of the well is used for many purposes such as cultivation, irrigation and fisheries. A temple of Goddess Kali is also situated on the west side of the lake.

The lake is infested all along its periphery with lpomoea fistulosa. It receives sewage, domestic wastes and storm runoff and solid wastes are dumped along its shores. The storm water from the catchment area (mainly under agriculture and human settlements) contributes silt, organic matter and nutrients which have resulted in siltation and eutrophication. The lake water has a high TSS and TDS content, moderate BOD and becomes nearly anoxic during summer season. The conservation measures under the NLCP include: diversion and treatment of domestic sewage with a provision for using the treated wastewater for irrigation; screening of storm water before it enters the lake, desiltation of the shallow parts of the water body, shoreline improvement (including plantation on the bund) and improvement in sanitation in the surrounding areas. The Rewa Municipal Corporation is also undertaking steps for the rehabilitation of unauthorized settlements of diversified communities along the earthen bund.