This 1960 water treaty could be India's weapon against Pakistan
This 1960 water treaty could be India's weapon against Pakistan Sep 24, 2016, 12.09 PM IST Text: Arpita Gupta, ECONOMICTIMES.COM Indus water treaty was signed between India and Pakistan on September 19, 1960 in Karachi. This treaty came as a result of Pakistan's fear of drought and famine as the Indus river basin lies in India. After seeing Pakistan's response to Uri, India is mulling to turn the tap off on Indus. Let's have a look at how it will impact Pakistan:
How does this treaty work
Under this treaty, eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas and Sutlej) are allocated to India while the country is under obligation to let western river water flow (Indus, Jhelum and Chenab) to Pakistan. India uses the western water for its daily needs.
The history
According to experts, this treaty has stood the test of time. It includes the wars of 1965 and 1971, Kargil war of 1999 and the Kashmir insurgency since 1990.
Why was this treaty signed
Indus water treaty was a one sided treaty as India, with its over dosage of generosity, signed the pact. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru signed the deal with Pakistan President Ayub Khan to buy peace at a time when tensions between India and China was spilling over.
How does it affect Kashmir valley
As 80 per cent of Indus water belongs to Pakistan, it makes sure to keep Jammu and Kashmir short of electricity and industrial development — in other words, it keeps Kashmiris frustrated. The feeling of the average Kashmiri is that India had made his/her state a "sacrificial goat" by signing the treaty.
What India can do now?
According to experts, India should stop the water to Pakistan immediately as the countries needs are not met. Time has changed over 50 years and so has the terms between both countries. They can also try to merge the basin of all the six rivers Ravi, Beas,Sutlej, Indus, Jhelum and Chenab to Indus, a good solution for India in the long term.
Expert View
According to experts, it will send a powerful message to Pakistan, while not violating the treaty or any of its clauses.
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This 1960 water treaty could be India's weapon against Pakistan Sep 24, 2016, 12.09 PM IST Text: Arpita Gupta, ECONOMICTIMES.COM Indus water treaty was signed between India and Pakistan on September 19, 1960 in Karachi. This treaty came as a result of Pakistan's fear of drought and famine as the Indus river basin lies in India. After seeing Pakistan's response to Uri, India is mulling to turn the tap off on Indus. Let's have a look at how it will impact Pakistan:
How does this treaty work
Under this treaty, eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas and Sutlej) are allocated to India while the country is under obligation to let western river water flow (Indus, Jhelum and Chenab) to Pakistan. India uses the western water for its daily needs.
The history
According to experts, this treaty has stood the test of time. It includes the wars of 1965 and 1971, Kargil war of 1999 and the Kashmir insurgency since 1990.
Why was this treaty signed
Indus water treaty was a one sided treaty as India, with its over dosage of generosity, signed the pact. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru signed the deal with Pakistan President Ayub Khan to buy peace at a time when tensions between India and China was spilling over.
How does it affect Kashmir valley
As 80 per cent of Indus water belongs to Pakistan, it makes sure to keep Jammu and Kashmir short of electricity and industrial development — in other words, it keeps Kashmiris frustrated. The feeling of the average Kashmiri is that India had made his/her state a "sacrificial goat" by signing the treaty.
What India can do now?
According to experts, India should stop the water to Pakistan immediately as the countries needs are not met. Time has changed over 50 years and so has the terms between both countries. They can also try to merge the basin of all the six rivers Ravi, Beas,Sutlej, Indus, Jhelum and Chenab to Indus, a good solution for India in the long term.
Expert View
According to experts, it will send a powerful message to Pakistan, while not violating the treaty or any of its clauses.
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