No update on Ganga Water Treaty renewal before December 12 expiry
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Hydro-diplomacy and transboundary water sharing: a key GS2 theme for India-Bangladesh relations.
Why in news
The Ministry of External Affairs stated that no update exists on the renewal of the Ganga Water Treaty before its December 12 expiry, despite a structured mechanism for management.
Background
The Ganga Water Treaty requires consultations between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that while a mechanism exists to manage requirements, no renewal update is available before the December 12 deadline.
Facts for Prelims
- PostRandhir Jaiswal: Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs
- FactGanga Water Treaty expiry date: December 12
Prelims practice question
Which official is involved in the consultations regarding the Ganga Water Treaty?
- (a)Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
- (b)Tarique Rahman
- (c)Sheikh Hasina
- (d)Muhammad Yunus
Show answer
Answer: (b) Tarique Rahman — The note specifies that the treaty requires consultations between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of transboundary water-sharing agreements in fostering regional stability and cooperation between India and Bangladesh.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Hydro-diplomacy: Balancing domestic water security with regional cooperation obligations
- Institutional bottleneck: Dependency on high-level political consultations for treaty renewals
- Resource management: Coordinating flow requirements under the structured management mechanism
Keywords: Hydro-diplomacy · Transboundary water sharing · Bilateral cooperation · Regional stability · Water security
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