Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) 1960 क्या है?
ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि
मुख्य प्रावधान
12 points- 1.
Water Allocation: India has exclusive rights to the waters of the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers. Pakistan has exclusive rights to the waters of the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers.
- 2.
Permitted Uses: India can use the western rivers for limited irrigation, power generation, and domestic purposes. These uses are subject to specific regulations and restrictions.
- 3.
Infrastructure Development: India can construct hydropower projects on the western rivers, but they must not significantly reduce the water flow to Pakistan.
- 4.
Permanent Indus Commission: The treaty established a Permanent Indus Commission, comprising commissioners from both countries. The commission meets regularly to exchange information and resolve disputes.
दृश्य सामग्री
Evolution of the Indus Waters Treaty
Timeline showing key events leading to and following the Indus Waters Treaty.
सिंधु जल संधि भारत और पाकिस्तान के बीच विभाजन के बाद जल विवादों को हल करने के लिए वर्षों की बातचीत का परिणाम थी।
- 1947भारत का विभाजन; जल वितरण संघर्ष का स्रोत बन जाता है।
- 1951विश्व बैंक की मदद से बातचीत शुरू होती है।
- 1960सिंधु जल संधि कराची में हस्ताक्षरित।
- 1971भारत-पाकिस्तान युद्ध
- 2016उरी में आतंकवादी हमले के बाद भारत ने सिंधु जल संधि को रद्द करने की धमकी दी।
- 2022भारत ने सिंधु जल संधि में संशोधन की मांग करते हुए पाकिस्तान को नोटिस जारी किया।
- 2026भारत ने सिंधु जल संधि को निलंबित करने के बाद जम्मू और कश्मीर में जल परियोजनाओं को आगे बढ़ाया।
Indus Waters Treaty: Key Aspects
Mind map illustrating the key aspects of the Indus Waters Treaty, including its provisions, dispute resolution mechanisms, and recent developments.
वास्तविक दुनिया के उदाहरण
1 उदाहरणयह अवधारणा 1 वास्तविक उदाहरणों में दिखाई दी है अवधि: Feb 2026 से Feb 2026
स्रोत विषय
Indus Treaty Suspension: Key Water Projects to Advance, Says Omar
International RelationsUPSC महत्व
The Indus Waters Treaty is important for GS-2 (International Relations) and GS-3 (Water Resources, Infrastructure). It is frequently asked in both Prelims and Mains. Prelims questions often focus on the treaty's provisions, river allocations, and the role of the World Bank.
Mains questions explore the treaty's significance, challenges, and potential for future cooperation. In recent years, questions have addressed the impact of climate change on the treaty and the need for its modernization. When answering, focus on the treaty's historical context, key provisions, dispute resolution mechanisms, and current challenges.
Understanding the perspectives of both India and Pakistan is crucial. Recent examples include questions about water security and regional cooperation.
सामान्य प्रश्न
61. What is the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) 1960, and what are its primary goals?
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan, signed in 1960 and brokered by the World Bank. Its primary goals are to prevent water disputes between the two countries and promote cooperation in the management of the Indus River basin. It allocates the waters of the Indus River and its five tributaries between India and Pakistan.
परीक्षा युक्ति
Remember the year (1960) and the role of the World Bank. Also, note that it aims to *prevent* disputes.
2. What are the key provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty regarding water allocation between India and Pakistan?
The Indus Waters Treaty allocates the waters of the Indus River system between India and Pakistan as follows: * India has exclusive rights to the waters of the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers. * Pakistan has exclusive rights to the waters of the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers. * India can use the western rivers for limited irrigation, power generation, and domestic purposes, subject to specific regulations.