Srinagar, April 28 -- What is Indus Water Treaty?
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a water-sharing agreement signed between India and Pakistan in 1960, brokered by the World Bank. It governs the use of the waters of six rivers that flow from India into Pakistan. The treaty allocates the three eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India, while the three western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) are mostly reserved for Pakistan, with limited usage rights for India. It is considered one of the most successful water-sharing treaties globally, having survived multiple wars and tensions between the two countries, although calls for its renegotiation have grown recently.
How Many Rivers Does It Cover, Average Discharge, and How Much Pakistan Gets?...