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Indus Water Treaty: India formally notifies Pakistan to amend the pact

20 September,2024 04:02 PM IST

After six decades of the pact formation, India is now seeking changes in the Indus water treaty and has formally notified Pakistan to amend the pact. According to sources, "India has served a formal Notice to Pakistan on August 30, 2024, seeking review and modification of the Indus Water Treaty under Article XII(3) of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT).” Under Article XII(3) of the IWT, its provision may from time to time be modified by a duly ratified Treaty concluded for that purpose between the two Governments. The longstanding dispute concerning the Kishanganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects has prompted India to seek a modification in the treaty. According to the treaty, the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab waters were allocated to Pakistan, while India has rights over the Eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej). India has the right to produce electricity from run-of-the-river projects. However, Pakistan has time and again objected to these projects, thus affecting the water flow to India. "India`s notification highlights fundamental and unforeseen changes in circumstances that require a reassessment of obligations under various Articles of the Treaty.

20 September,2024 04:02 PM IST

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