Beyond the Treaty: India's Bold Step with Tulbul Navigation Project

India is set to revive the long-stalled Tulbul Navigation Project as part of a broader reassessment of the Indus Waters Treaty. The move signals a strategic shift in water resource management and regional diplomacy, aimed at asserting India’s rights over its share of the western rivers.

The project, located in Jammu and Kashmir, is being re-evaluated for viability, environmental impact, and geopolitical implications. Originally suspended in 1987 due to objections from Pakistan, the Tulbul Project involves the construction of a barrage on the Jhelum River to regulate water flow and improve navigation.

India’s renewed focus on the project comes amid ongoing discussions to renegotiate certain provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty, a World Bank-brokered agreement signed in 1960. Officials indicate that any decision will be guided by national interests, legal frameworks, and regional stability.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.