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India and Bangladesh to Reimagine Ganga Water Treaty

India and Bangladesh to Reimagine Ganga Water Treaty
India and Bangladesh must not just renew Ganga Water Treaty. They should reimagine it · indianexpress.com

The Ganga Water Treaty between India and Bangladesh, which is about to end after 30 years, is being discussed for renewal.

But it's not just about renewing the old agreement.

The world has changed a lot since 1996, and the new treaty needs to consider more than just sharing water at Farakka.

There are new political realities, more rivers to consider, and the effects of climate change.

Both countries need to work together to make sure everyone gets a fair share of water and to handle risks like floods and droughts.

They also need to involve their states and people in the talks to make sure the new treaty works for everyone.

Key facts

Treaty Year
1996
Treaty Duration
30 years
Water Sharing Ratio
50:50 pro-rata
Key Rivers
Ganga, Teesta
Negotiation Challenges
Domestic politics, climate change, regional interdependencies

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