Ganga, Teesta Pacts: Can BJP's Bangladesh Rhetoric Coexist With River Diplomacy?
Experts feel a complete hydrological study of Ganga and Teesta is needed to gauge or predict flow of the river, adding that excessive construction and extractive infrastructure around the river ecosystem have compounded the impact of climate risks.
A Tale of Two Treaties
The 1996 Ganga Water Sharing Treaty between India and Bangladesh governs the dry-season distribution of the Ganga water at the Farakka Barrage and is set to expire in December 2026. The treaty established a 30-year water-sharin... [14824 chars]
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