Archive · 11 Jun 2025
India Eyes Reviving Tulbul Project Amidst Treaty Discussions
India is thinking about restarting an old project called Tulbul on Wular Lake in Kashmir, which was stopped because of arguments with Pakistan about water.
This project aims to build a structure to control the water level, helping boats travel and providing water for power plants.
The government is now considering it because the rules about water use are currently on hold, after the Indus Waters Treaty has been paused.
Officials are studying the project to see how to move forward, potentially offering benefits like better navigation and water for power plants.
India is considering reviving the Tulbul navigation project on Wular Lake in Kashmir.
The project was abandoned in 1987 after Pakistan's objections related to the Indus Waters Treaty.
The Tulbul project involves a barrage to stabilize Jhelum's water level.
NHPC is conducting a pre-feasibility study, with a report due in three months.
The revival follows India putting the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan on hold.
- Who
- India (government officials, NHPC).
- What
- Reviving the Tulbul navigation project on Wular Lake.
- When
- After putting the Indus Waters Treaty on hold.
- Where
- Wular Lake, Kashmir.
- Why
- Due to the Indus Waters Treaty being put on hold and to regulate water flow.
Pakistan's Perspective
India's Perspective
Project Benefits
Pakistan's Perspective
Pakistan's objections in 1987 and concerns about water usage under the Indus Waters Treaty
India's Perspective
The revival of the Tulbul project is beneficial for India and its hydro-electric projects.
Project Purpose
Pakistan's Perspective
N/A
India's Perspective
The project could ensure navigation on a 20-km stretch between Baramulla and Sopore, along with supporting hydroelectric projects.
- Project
- Tulbul Navigation Project
- Location
- Wular Lake, Kashmir
- Storage Capacity
- 0.30 million acre feet
- Treaty
- Indus Waters Treaty
- Lead Agency
- NHPC
- Minimum Draft
- 4.4 ft
