TNPSC Thervupettagam

Indus Water Treaty modification notice

February 1 , 2023 668 days 687 0
  • India mentions the issues of the Rattle hydroelectric project and Kishenganga disputes as the reason for sending the notice.
  • The Indus Water Treaty was signed between the Government of India and the Government of Pakistan in 1960.
  • According to the treaty, the waters of Beas, Ravi, and Sutlej are controlled by India, and the waters of Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab are controlled by Pakistan.
  • India has 20% access to the water system and Pakistan has 80% access.
  • According to India, Pakistan has been “Intransigence” over the treaty.
  • It means refusing to agree upon the treaty.
  • For this reason, India has sent a notice to Pakistan to modify the treaty.
  • The Rattle power project is located in the Chenab River.  
  • In 2013, the then PM Manmohan Singh laid the foundation stone.
  • The project started in 2018 after World Bank allowed India to move ahead with the project despite Pakistan raising concerns.

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