With Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, Jammu and Kashmir plans to harness river waters
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Why in news
The Jammu & Kashmir government proposed diverting excess water from the Ravi river to drought-stricken areas and reviving the Tulbul Navigation Barrage project.
Background
The J&K government plans to utilize the suspended Indus Water Treaty (IWT) to divert water from the Ravi river in Punjab. The project aims to ensure year-round navigation on Wular Lake and improve agricultural productivity in Jammu.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceRavi river: flows through Punjab and is a key source for the proposed water diversion.
- FactTulbul Navigation Barrage: a project proposed for revival to manage water flow.
- BodyIndus Water Treaty (IWT): the international agreement currently in abeyance.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of transboundary water management and domestic water diversion on regional stability and agricultural sustainability in the Indus Basin.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Hydropolitical friction: Potential for bilateral escalation due to unilateral diversion of shared river resources.
- Ecological-Agricultural trade-off: Balancing year-round navigation and irrigation needs against downstream water availability.
- Inter-state coordination: Challenges in managing Ravi river water distribution between Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir.
Keywords: Transboundary water management · Hydropolitics · Water security · Inter-state cooperation · Agricultural productivity
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