Question Q.10GS2GS2
Recently demands have arisen for amendment to Indian Water Treaty 1960 backed by World Bank to ensure sharing of waters of India between India and Pakistan.
Main Body
Present mechanism:Western RiversIndus, Jhelum, Sutlej to PakistanEastern RiversRavi, Chenab & Beas to IndiaIndia can use western river water for run of mine hydroelectric projects & agricultural purposePermanent IndusCommissioner for information sharing and cooperation on disputes Possible implication of amendment on water-closing:
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Topper
Nidhi Goyal
AIR 912022
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
International Institutions, Agencies and Fora - Structure and Mandate
International Relations
India-Pakistan Water Sharing Agreements
Writing Stats
53
Total words
1
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