Question Q10GS2GS2

Water diplomacy can redefine the contours of regional cooperation in South Asia. Discuss with special reference to Indus water treaty 1960.

Main Body

Recent issue between India and Pakistan on Rattle and Kuwae hydro power project brought Indus water treaty to light.

Water diplomacy redefining regional coop in South Asia.

(C) Increase communication through water diplomacy can help in solving new issues. tn. After Uri Attack, first point of communication was PIC.

(D) From competitive to collaborative approach in using common resources for prosperity of region tn. Indus, Beas, Jhelum to Pakistan and other to India.

Too much cascading expected.

Issues of challenges → China stopped data sharing after Doklam too.

As per the 'concentric circle theory' neighbours shall have good relations and India shall take efforts in this aspect as per Nehruvian doctrine.

— HARSH SANTOSH LODHA · AIR 261

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Conclusion

(A) Can create trust between countries thus flying trust deficit. For Permanent Indus Commission has successfully weathered lows of India Pakistan relations. (B) Cooperation with respect to water can cascade to other areas as well tn. IWT, 1960 as confidence builder for SWMLA Agreement in 1972.

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AIR 2612025

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GS2GS2

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India and its Neighborhood - Relations

India-Pakistan Relations

Water Diplomacy and Indus Waters Treaty

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