Question Q.10GS2GS2
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 refers to negotiations for effective sharing of water and also scheduled disputes relating to joint water for safety and proper utilisation.
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Main Body
Indus Treaty 1960:
It provided for use of water on Chenab, Sutlej
Divided by Pakistan & Ravi, Beas and Sutlej by India
Dispute regarding Ravi of river project - Kishangharh on Chenab
Pakistan violated gradual dispute settlement process
This has led to conflict
Haul-Confidence Refuge Transitions:
1Sharing of Flow details between India-China to present floods & relocate people.
2India - Nepal water cooperation to secure hydroponic and prevent floods.
3India - Pak can ensure generation of electricity, mutual resolution of disputes without going on intentionalization of issue.
4India-Bangladesh can engage in desth water shares by dialogue and also ensure inland waterway sharing.
5India-Bhutan: Water diplomacy to secure cooperation on Multipurpose hydro power project.
How Water Diplomacy can decrease tension and serve socio-economic benefits, disputa narrowed significantly.
135 words8 paragraphs
Examiner score
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Topper
ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY
AIR 1542025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
India and its Neighborhood - Relations
India-South Asia Relations
Water Diplomacy
Writing Stats
158
Total words
8
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