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Green Panel Clears Dulhasti-II Amid Indus Treaty Pause Why in the News? The Environment Ministry’s expert panel has recommended clearance for the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab river, amid India putting the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance and fast-tracking hydel projects in the Indus basin. This decision highlights the growing …
Read MoreSawalkote Dam Clearance Revived Amid Strategic Push Why in the News ? The stalled Sawalkote hydropower project on the Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir is under review by the Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee for environmental clearance. With the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, the project is being prioritised as a strategic asset …
Read MoreIndus Waters Treaty Suspension: Correcting Historical Blunders Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 India and its Neighbourhood Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News? India has decided to put the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) into abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack, citing Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border militancy. This marks …
Read MoreBharat Rejects Arbitration Court on Indus Treaty Why in News ? Bharat (India) has dismissed a recent “supplemental award” by a Court of Arbitration over the Kishenganga and Ratle hydel projects, calling it illegal and Pakistan-sponsored. India has also suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. About India’s Objection to Arbitration …
Read MoreSHADOW OVER INDUS WATER TREATY Relevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the news? The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a long-standing water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan, has historically survived three wars between the two countries. However, the recent Pahalgam terror attack has …
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