ESTIMATION OF PRODUCTIVITY OF PONDS OF KAWARDHA OF DISTRICT KABIRDHAM, CHHATTISGARH

The present study is aimed to know the status of primary productivity of four freshwater ponds namely Bhojali pond, Kankali pond, Khalhey pond, & Rewabandh pond. Results indicate that Primary productivity and plankton density of Kankali pond is higher than Bhojali pond, Rewabandh pond & Khalhey pond. High productivity of Kankali pond favours better growth of fish and therefore the fish culture may be carried out in the Kankali pond. With application of proper Management practice the Bhojali pond can also be prepared for fish culture.