India advances Tulbul Project revival plans
India is reviving the Tulbul Navigation Project to better use water from western rivers shared with Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).
A fresh project report is in the works and should be ready within a year.
This move follows a review of water-sharing deals with Pakistan after recent tensions, as India looks to get more out of its share.
IWT limits water usage; Tulbul project to boost control
The IWT, signed in 1960, limits how much water India can use from key rivers like Indus, Chenab, and Jhelum—all mostly flowing into Pakistan.
By bringing back Tulbul and pushing forward projects like Kishanganga and Ratle, India hopes to boost its control over these waters.
There are also talks about diverting some water to Punjab and Haryana for better storage and management—making sure every drop counts while sticking to international agreements.