The article highlights growing tensions over the Indus Waters Treaty as Pakistan alleges Indian hydroelectric projects strain the basin
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The article highlights growing tensions over the Indus Waters Treaty as Pakistan alleges Indian hydroelectric projects strain the basin, while India maintains treaty compliance.
Background
The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan. Pakistan relies heavily on the Indus River system for agriculture and survival, while India asserts its projects remain within treaty provisions.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyIndus Waters Treaty: A water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan signed in 1960
- FactPakistan's heavy reliance on the Indus River system for agriculture and survival
For Mains
Q. Discuss how transboundary water management in the Indus Basin serves as a tool for both regional cooperation and geopolitical friction between India and Pakistan.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Hydro-hegemony: Asymmetry in water usage and infrastructure development affecting downstream riparian rights
- Institutional friction: Limitations of the 1960 Treaty in addressing modern climate-induced water scarcity
- Security-Water nexus: The transition of water resources from a shared commodity to a national security concern
Keywords: transboundary water management · hydro-hegemony · riparian rights · geopolitical friction · resource scarcity
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