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India Pushes for Chenab Projects, Treaty Renegotiation

India Pushes for Chenab Projects, Treaty Renegotiation
Indus Waters Treaty: Government focus on Chenab projects, renegotiation · indianexpress.com

India and Pakistan have a long-standing agreement called the Indus Waters Treaty about sharing river water.

After a terrorist attack, India paused the treaty and wants to renegotiate it.

India is also building big hydroelectric power plants on the Chenab River, which will provide clean energy and help the region.

Pakistan is not happy with India's plans and has been trying to get other countries to support its side.

India says it will only work with Pakistan if Pakistan stops supporting terrorism.

Both countries have different views on how to share the water and what the treaty should include.

Key facts

Treaty Status
In abeyance since 2023
Key Projects
Sawalkote, Pakal Dul, Ratle, Kiru, Kwar
Project Capacities
Over 5,000 MW combined
Completion Timeline
Kiru and Pakal by end of 2024, others in 2-3 years
India's Stance
Seeks renegotiation, halting of terrorism
Pakistan's Stance
No signs of ending terrorism, mobilizing global opinion

Quotes

Top source

Indian government official

“"IWT, in its present form, cannot function again."”
indianexpress.com

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