New Delhi . India has sent a notice to Pakistan demanding changes in the Indus Water Treaty. This formal notice was sent on 30 August. An agreement was made between the two countries in 1960 regarding the use of water of Indus and other 5 rivers. According to Article 12 (3) of the Indus Water Treaty, its provisions can be changed from time to time so that the interests of both countries can be fulfilled. India has also given some arguments for demanding changes in the 1960 agreement as to why it is needed.
According to reliable sources, the Indian government has said that the circumstances have changed a lot since 1960. In such a situation, there is a need to make some changes in the terms of the Indus Water Treaty. Citing three reasons for this, India said that the conditions set in 1960 no longer hold any basis. Things have changed a lot since then. The first reason given is that there has been a change in demography. Due to this, there has been a change in the use of water for agriculture and other things.
Apart from this, India wants to move towards clean energy by eliminating harmful gas emissions. For this, it is necessary that the rights over river water be decided once again according to the Sindh Water Treaty. Apart from this, the third reason given is that due to cross-border terrorism, this treaty is not being implemented properly. Due to this, India is not able to use its rights fully. India is also concerned about Pakistan’s attitude towards Kishanganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects. India says that Pakistan has created obstacles to these projects, whereas India has always adopted a liberal attitude towards the water treaty.