Effective transboundary water management can act as a catalyst for regional peace and cooperation. In light of this statement, bring out the opportunities and challenges for India in leveraging 'water diplomacy' in its neighbourhood.

India's water problem is a problem without 'passport' hampering on all sides. Transboundary water Management promote Peace - Present escalation challenges (e.g. India-Pakistan India's Water, Ensue better economy (e.g. Bengal Agricultural needs), Ensue better environmental restoration (e.g. India-China Brahmaputra River management). Opportunities for India - 1) Promote Net Security Provider, not only in Ocean but also on land. With diagram showing India's geographical position with neighbors (Ken, Bangladesh, India, Burma/Myanmar, Pak).