GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Mains·
Hydro-diplomacy and climate resilience: a key GS2 angle on transboundary water governance.
Former NRCC Chairman Manjur A. Chowdhury criticized the 1996 India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty for lacking climate change guarantees and suggested a trilateral approach involving Nepal.
The 1996 India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty currently governs water sharing but is criticized for lacking climate-resilient clauses. Manjur A. Chowdhury proposed a three-year short-term treaty as an interim measure before a trilateral agreement including Nepal.
Which country has been proposed for inclusion in a trilateral water sharing agreement to supplement the existing Ganga Water Treaty?
Answer: (a) Nepal — Manjur A. Chowdhury suggested a trilateral approach involving Nepal to address flaws in the current treaty.
Q. Examine the challenges in managing transboundary river waters in South Asia amidst climate change and the necessity of trilateral cooperation.
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Keywords: Transboundary water governance · Hydro-diplomacy · Climate resilience · Trilateral cooperation · Water security
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