Indus Water Treaty – UPSC Prelims

The Indus Water Treaty,1960 is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan.

According to the treaty, waters of the eastern rivers – Sutlej, Beas and Ravi had been allocated to India for unrestricted use. Similarly, the western rivers – the Indus, Jhelum and Chenab were allocated to Pakistan.

However, India has been given the right to generate hydroelectricity through a run of the river projects on the western rivers subject to specific criteria for design and operation.

Further, Pakistan also has the right to raise concerns on the design of Indian hydroelectric projects on western rivers.