US Intervention Sought To Resolve Water Issue

The World Bank was the facilitator for the appointment of neutral experts and arbitration. Three eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas and Sutlej) were given to India and three western rivers (Indus, Jhelum River, Chenab) were given Pakistan Thurs. Last minute changes in the Indus Water Treaty India permitted another 1.343 million acres (2.85 MAF) irrigation from western rivers. Water for Pakistan was not quantified.

Water originates in Kashmir and India managed through annexation Thurs Take Control of Pakistan's "life blood". Firstly, India water used weapon in 1948. Under the Indus Water Treaty 1960, India can not stop or Interfer with western rivers, whereas in case of Baghiliar Dam, India did not meet IWT provisions of sharing information. India 0.2 MAF withheld in case of Baghliar.

It was also highlighted in the presentation that India is building a huge storage capability (National River Linking Project) with a cost of $ 120 billion to be completed in 2016, Which may result in conflicts with the neighboring countries including China, Bangladesh and Bhutan. India is also blatantly violating commitment to Ensure 50.000 cusecs in the Chenab at Marala. Kishanganga Dam, Which is under construction, is a threat to Neelum-Jehlum Hydel Project.

The LCCI demanded of the U.S. To ensure implementation of the Indus Water Treaty in letter and spirit, complete sharing of information regarding water flows as per the article VI of IWT, installation of telemetry system is rivers by international agencies.

The LCCI also stressed the need for compensation of 0.2 MAF of water Baghliar, protection of water shed in the upper reaches (Jammu and Kashmir) of western rivers and time-bound resolution of differences and disputes. The technical and financial assistance for development of water resources particularly hydro-electric projects should also be provided. Economic and Political Advisor of the U.S. Consulate Richard C. Jao of the U.S. Consulate, Economic Specialists Mark Palermo and Shahid Abbas of the U.S. Consulate were also present on the occasion.Read More Story,http://www.pakwatan.com/business_detail.php?id=7174

US Intervention Sought To Resolve Water Issue