India, May 9 -- By Suchitra Mukherjee

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Indian government has decided to divert water meant for Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty for use in four Indian states, Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi. The Jal Shakti Ministry is working on infrastructure development at a war-footing level to implement this decision, according to sources.

The ministry aims to ensure that not a single drop of water meant for Pakistan goes to waste. Instead, it will be utilized to meet the water needs of four states--Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi. These states will benefit from the diverted water, addressing their water shortages, sources added.

This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendr...