Archive · 2 Jun 2025
India to Utilize Rivers After Suspending Indus Water Treaty
India is changing how it shares water with Pakistan.
The two countries used to have a deal called the Indus Water Treaty, but India paused it.
The deal was about how they would share water from different rivers.
Now, India wants to use the rivers in a better way, including providing water to every village and considering national security.
The water from these rivers is very important for Pakistan's farming and for making electricity.
India says it will follow its Prime Minister's words.
This could mean big changes for how both countries use water in the future.
India suspended the Indus Water Treaty following the Pahalgam terror attack.
CR Patil stated that India will implement PM Modi's words.
The treaty, signed in 1960, allocated river control to India and Pakistan.
India is working on better utilizing rivers and providing water to villages.
Waters from the three rivers are crucial for Pakistan's agriculture and energy.
- Who
- Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- India is working on better utilization of rivers after suspending the Indus Water Treaty.
- When
- After the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22
- Where
- India and Pakistan
- Why
- Following the Pahalgam terror attack and to implement Prime Minister's words.
India's Stance
Pakistan's Stance
Water Usage Rights
India's Stance
India aims to better utilize rivers after suspending the Indus Water Treaty.
Pakistan's Stance
Pakistan relies heavily on the western rivers for agriculture and energy.
- Treaty Date
- 1960
- Treaty Signatories
- India and Pakistan
- Eastern Rivers (India)
- Beas, Ravi, Sutlej
- Western Rivers (Pakistan)
- Indus, Chenab, Jhelum
- India's Action
- Suspended the treaty
- Reason for Suspension
- Pahalgam terror attack
- Pakistan's GDP from Agriculture
- 25%