Question Q.10DiscussGS2GS2
Water diplomacy can redefine the contours of regional cooperation in South Asia. Discuss with special reference to India's water treaty 1960.
Introduction
Water Diplomacy offers to negotiations for effective sharing of water and also stalemate of debate relating to joint utilization.
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Main Body
[Indus Treaty, 1960]
It provided for use of water on Chenab, Jhelum. Ladder by Pakistan & Jawi Beas and Sutlej by India.
Dispute regarding limit of river project - Kishangark on Chenab.
Pakistan violated graded dispute settlement process. This had led to conflict.
2India-Nepal water cooperation to several hydropower and prevent floods.
3India-Pak can ensure generation of electricity, mutual resolution of disputes without going on international institution issue.
4India-Bangladesh: Water diplomacy to ensure cooperation on Multilayered hydro power project.
5India-Bhutan: Water diplomacy to ensure cooperation on Multilayered hydro power project.
New Water Diplomacy can decrease tension and secure economic benefits, dispute narrowed sinfully.
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Conclusion
New Water Diplomacy can decrease tension and secure economic benefits, dispute narrowed sinfully.
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- Introduces water diplomacy as a concept for regional cooperation
- Provides specific reference to Indus Waters Treaty 1960
- Mentions division of rivers between India and Pakistan
- Identifies specific rivers (Chenab, Jhelum, Beas, Sutlej)
- References actual dispute (Kishangark)
Topper
ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Regional Cooperation in South Asia
Water Diplomacy
Indus Waters Treaty 1960
Writing Stats
142
Total words
8
Paragraphs
Academic and analytical
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