Indus Waters Treaty

Centre directs officials to upscale efforts for ‘better utilization’ of river waters in J&K under Indus Water Treaty

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May 27, 2023

Context:

Centre directs officials to upscale efforts for ‘better utilization’ of river waters in J&K under Indus Water Treaty

Probable Question:

Q. The implementation of the Indus water treaty augurs well between India-Pakistan, despite so many challanges. Evaluate

About Indus Water Treaty:

  • The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) was signed by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and then President of Pakistan, Ayub Khan in 1960 by mediation of World Bank.
  • Water Allocation: 
    • All the water of the eastern rivers Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi was allocated to India for unrestricted use.
    • The waters of western rivers Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab — were assigned largely to Pakistan.

Image Source: The Indian Express

  • India has been given the right to generate hydroelectricity through run of the river projects on the western riverabject to specific criteria for design and operation. 
    • The Treaty also gives the right to Pakistan to raise objections on the design of Indian hydroelectric projects on western rivers. 
  • Pakistan roughly got 80% of the water in the Indus drainage system. 
  • Setting up of Permanent Indus Commission: It mandated both the countries to establish a Permanent Indus Commission for resolution of conflicts.
  • IWT does not have a unilateral exit provision, and is supposed to remain in force unless both the countries ratify another mutually agreed pact.

India’s Perspective:

  • India is unhappy with the treaty because it prevents building storage systems on the western rivers.
  • The Indus Treaty allows for the building of storage systems under certain circumstances, but India complains that Pakistan is blocking such efforts due to political tensions.

News Source: The Hindu

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