Former NRCC Chairman calls 1996 India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty flawed without climate guarantee
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Hydro-diplomacy and climate resilience: a key GS2 angle on transboundary water governance.
Why in news
Former NRCC Chairman Manjur A. Chowdhury criticized the 1996 India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty for lacking climate change guarantees and suggested a trilateral approach involving Nepal.
Background
The 1996 India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty currently governs water sharing but is criticized for lacking climate-resilient clauses. Manjur A. Chowdhury proposed a three-year short-term treaty as an interim measure before a trilateral agreement including Nepal.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Ganga Water Treaty was signed between India and Bangladesh in 1996
Prelims practice question
Which country has been proposed for inclusion in a trilateral water sharing agreement to supplement the existing Ganga Water Treaty?
- (a)Nepal
- (b)Bhutan
- (c)Myanmar
- (d)Sri Lanka
Show answer
Answer: (a) Nepal — Manjur A. Chowdhury suggested a trilateral approach involving Nepal to address flaws in the current treaty.
For Mains
Q. Examine the challenges in managing transboundary river waters in South Asia amidst climate change and the necessity of trilateral cooperation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Climate vulnerability: Lack of specific adaptation clauses in existing bilateral water-sharing frameworks
- Geopolitical friction: Unfulfilled infrastructure commitments like the Padma barrage affecting regional trust
- Hydro-diplomacy: Transitioning from bilateral to trilateral water management to include upstream states like Nepal
Keywords: Transboundary water governance · Hydro-diplomacy · Climate resilience · Trilateral cooperation · Water security
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