Barmer, May 1 -- Residents of Barmer and nearby border districts in Rajasthan have welcomed the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, hoping it will bring much-needed drinking water and support agriculture through canal networks like the Indira Gandhi Canal.

The villagers believe this move will improve access to water, boost agriculture, and address drinking water shortages in the arid region. Residents of Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer echoed similar sentiments. Farmers in the area are optimistic about the potential benefits of utilising the Indus water.

Hakam Singh, a farmer from Tamlor village, said, "Now there is hope that the water of the Indus River will be brought to the area of western Rajasthan, which will greatly improve the ...