Permanent Indus Commission(PIC):
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The Permanent Indus Commission is a bilateral commission of officials from India and Pakistan.
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It is created to implement and manage the goals of the Indus Water Treaty, 1960.
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The Commission according to the treaty must meet regularly at least once a year.
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The PIC holds the meeting alternately in India and Pakistan.
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Functions of the Permanent Indus Commission:
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To establish and promote cooperative arrangements for the Treaty implementation;
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Furnishing or exchange of information or data provided in the Treaty;
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Promote cooperation between the Parties in the development of the waters of the Indus system
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Examine and resolve any question in the agreement that arises between the parties.
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Key Focus of the 116th Permanent Indus Commission(PIC) meeting:
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India’s Projects on Indus River: The PIC will discuss Pakistan’s objections about two Indian projects:
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Pakal Dul Hydro Electric Project(1,000 MW): It is being built by India on river Marusudar, a tributary of the Chenab. The project is located in Kishtwar district of J&K.
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Lower Kalnai Hydro Electric Project: It is being developed by India on the River Chenab.