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'''Ramgarh Tal''' is a lake located in [[Gorakhpur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]. In 1970, at its largest size, the lake covered an area of {{convert|723| hectare|abbr=out}} with a [[circumference]] of {{convert|18|km}}. Today, it covers about {{convert|678|hectare||abbr=out}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.moef.nic.in/sites/default/files/nlcp/Lakes/Ramgarh%20Taa1.pdf|title=Lake Ramgarh Tal|website=Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change|access-date=2018-03-15}}</ref>

== History ==
According to historian and author [[Rajbali Pandey]], Gorakhpur was called Ramgram in the sixth century B.C. It was in Ramgram where the [[Kolian Republic]] was established. During this period, the [[West Rapti River|Rapti River]] passed through the site of the present-day Ramgarh Tal. However, the direction of the Rapti River was later changed, and Ramgarh Tal came into existence from its remains.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ऐसे अस्तित्‍व में आया गोरखपुर का रामगढ़ ताल, जानें-क्‍या है इसका इतिहास Gorakhpur News|url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur-city-history-of-ramgarh-tal-of-gorakhpur-19719722.html|access-date=2020-10-23|website=Dainik Jagran|language=hi}}</ref>

The lake was under the possession of the prominent [[zamindar]] family of Rai Kamlapati Ray in Gorakhpur. Following the suppression of zamindari, it was taken over by the [[Government of India]], although some portion of the Ramgarh Tal is still under the Rai family's possession today.

It is believed that there was a village named Ramgarh that collapsed due to a disaster, creating a big hole that eventually got filled with water.<ref>https://www.yatra.com/india-tourism/attractions-in-gorakhpur/ramgarh-tal</ref>

== Development and Maintenance ==
In 1985, [[Vir Bahadur Singh]] became [[Chief minister|Chief Minister]] and formulated a plan to develop Ramgarh Tal as a tourist center. This plan was later abandoned following his death in 1989.

When [[Yogi Adityanath]] took over the role of Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 2017, he unveiled plans to develop the lake into an 'international-level' tourist spot.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lalch|first=Neha|date=October 9, 2020|title=UP CM unveils new Gorakhpur plan with 177 development projects|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/cm-unveils-new-gorakhpur-plan-with-177-development-projects/articleshow/78564196.cms|access-date=2020-10-23|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-27|title=UP CM Yogi Adityanath releases documentary on eco-tourism on World Tourism Day|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-up-cm-yogi-dityanath-releases-documentary-on-eco-tourism-on-world-tourism-day-2845784|access-date=2020-10-23|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref> The UP government also unveiled plans to notify the lake under the [[Wetland]] Management Rules.<ref>{{Cite web|title=UP plans to notify Gorakhpur lake under wetland management rules|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/up-plans-to-notify-gorakhpur-lake-under-wetland-management-rules/1870076|access-date=2020-10-23|website=www.outlookindia.com/}}</ref>

At present, the NGT (National Green Tribunal) manages upkeep and protection of the lake. Due to the activism of the NGT, construction work has been banned within a radius of 500 meters.

The water quality of Ramgarh Tal Lake has decreased over time due to it being used as a dumping ground for sewage by nearby residential colonies.<ref>https://www.yatra.com/india-tourism/attractions-in-gorakhpur/ramgarh-tal</ref>

== References ==
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==External links==
*[http://www.rainwaterharvesting.org/ramgarh_taal/ramgarh_taal.htm Ramgarh Tal]

[[Category:Lakes of Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Gorakhpur]]

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