Question

define indus water treaty

Answer 1

Indus water treaty is water distribution treaty between India and Pakistan this treaty was signed on September 19,1960..Indus water treaty deals with Indus River and it's five tributaries all these rivers are classified into 2 categories 1.estern rivers(sutlej,Be as,Ravi)
2.western rivers(jhelum,chinab,Indus)
according to this treaty India should let unrestricted flow of Western rivers to Pakistan.but treaty does not say that India can't use water of Western rivers India can use water of Western rivers for non consumptive needs.Non consumptive means India can use it for irrigation and even for electricity production