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It is the largest fresh water lake in north-east India. It is also called the only ‘Floating Islands Lake’ in the world due to the floating Phundis (floating islands) on it. It was designated a wetland of inter- national importance under Ramsar Convention in 1990. It serves as a source of water for hydro-power generation, irrigation and drinking. The lake is also a source of livelihood for the rural fishermen who live in the surrounding areas and on Phundis (floating islands), which are actually heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil and organic matter.