The names of the rivers on which treaties/ agreements have been
signed with neighbouring countries
and the nature of the treaty/ agreement are as under:
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River for which treaty/ agreement has
been signed
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Neighbouring country with which signed
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Nature of the Treaty / Agreement
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Sharda
(Mahakali)
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Nepal
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Mahakali Treaty of 1996 which includes Pancheshwar
Multi-purpose project
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Kosi
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Nepal
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Agreement of 1954 (revised in 1966)
regarding construction of Kosi Barrage in Nepal.
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Gandak
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Nepal
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Agreement of 1959 regarding construction
of Gandak Barrage in Nepal
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Ganga
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Bangladesh
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Indo-Bangladesh Treaty of 1996 regarding
sharing of Ganga waters at Farakka
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Indus system of rivers comprising the
rivers Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej and their tributaries
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Pakistan
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Indus Waters Treaty 1960 for the most
complete and satisfactory utilization of the waters of the Indus
system of rivers
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Pakistan has raised dispute on the construction
of Kishenganga HE Project on river Kishenganga, a tributary of river Jhelum, in Gurez valley in Bandipora District of Jammu &
Kashmir.
India has taken action as per the
provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty 1960. After Pakistan
intimated the appointment of its two arbitrators initiating the proceedings for
a Court of Arbitration, India
has also appointed two arbitrators. Both the countries have also requested the
persons concerned as specified in the Treaty to select three umpires for the
Court of Arbitration. One of the persons requested namely the Secretary General
of the United Nations has appointed one of the umpires namely the Chairman of
the Court of Arbitration.
The Mahakali Treaty of
1996 is valid for 75 years. It shall be reviewed by both the parties at 10 year
interval or earlier as required by either party and make amendments, thereto,
if necessary.
The Indo-Bangladesh Treaty of 1996 is valid for
30 years. There is a provision to review the Treaty after five years.
The provisions of the Indus Waters
Treaty 1960 can be modified or terminated by another duly ratified treaty
concluded for that purpose between the two Governments.
This information was given by the
Minister of State for Water Resources, Shri Vincent H. Pala in a written reply
in the Rajya Sabha today.
SK/RS