Implement the Teesta Project with cooperation of China: Intl Farakka Committee
Bangladesh, Sept. 26 -- The International Farakka Committee (IFC), which campaigns for parity in water-sharing of transboundary rivers between India and Bangladesh, has welcomed the government's move to implement a Chinese-funded project for theTeesta River, that if completed promises to remove the dependence on upstream India for its fair share of the waters.
In a statement on Saturday, it said the Taka 80 billion comprehensive project demonstration will not only mitigate the annual flood and erosion damages, but also ensure the overall socio-economic development of the people of Bangladesh's Northwestern region.
"The project stands for sustainable development along the 102 kilometre length of the river from the Teesta Barrage at Dalia...
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