what are the regulations of indus water rivers treaty in 1960
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Answer:Indus Waters Treaty, treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, between India and Pakistan and brokered by the World Bank. The treaty fixed and delimited the rights and obligations of both countries concerning the use of the waters of the Indus River system
This agreement took nine years of negotiations and divides the control of six rivers between the two nations once signed.
Under this treaty, India got control over Beas, Ravi and Sutlej
While Pakistan got control over Indus, Chenab and Indus, Chenab and Jhelum are the lifelines of Pakistan as the country is highly dependent on these rivers for its water supply. Since these rivers do not originate from Pakistan but flow to the country through India, Pakistan fears the threat of drought and famine.
While Chenab and Jhelum originate from India, Indus originates from China, making its way to Pakistan via India.
The treaty spells the do's and don'ts for both countries; as it allows India to use only 20 per cent of the total water carried by the Indus river.