Water diplomacy teesta river agreement between india. The teesta river water issue between india and bangladesh. Political economy analysis of the teesta river basin the asia. The teesta flows through the length of sikkim and is considered to be the lifeline of the state. Teesta river flows through the states of west bengal and sikkim. This river has an estimated total hydroelectric power potential of 84gw for generation of electricity. The teesta river originates in the himalayas and flows through the indian states of sikkim and west bengal before entering bangladesh, where it flows into the brahmaputra. At stake are the lives of countless people from west bengal and. In extreme cases, it may hamper the relationship between the different states. The dispute is regarding water sharing of river teesta.
There are about 6,000 rivers and streams in nepal but shares with india a total of 264 tributaries and rivers which all form a major part of ganges system. Aug 10, 2012 india has assured bangladesh that agreements on the teesta water treaty and demarcation of land boundaries will soon become a reality. The water flow in the teesta river has increased suddenly at the barrage point in hatibandha upazila of lalmonirhat. After the cauvery water disputes tribunal declared its award on feb 5, 2007, a number of. Sikkim henceforth, gos, sikkims free share of hydroelectricity is of 12% in the initial 15.
Likelihood of agreement on teesta water sharing the. To them, it is a free public good, freely available. The interstate river water disputes act, 1956 irwd act is an act of the parliament of india enacted under article 262 of constitution of india on the eve of reorganization of states on linguistic basis to resolve the water disputes that would arise in the use, control and distribution of an interstate river or river valley. Supreme court of india passed the much awaited 465page judgment on cauvery water dispute on feb 16, 2018.
Orf pursues these goals by providing informed and productive inputs, indepth research and stimulating discussions. There are about 6,000 rivers and streams in nepal but shares with india a. At stake are the lives of countless people from west bengal and bangladesh. The teesta river dispute makes headlines every time there is a bilateral talk between india and bangladesh. The river originates in the himalayas, flows through sikkim and west bengal before entering into bangladesh. Geography of teesta river teesta originates from kangse glacier, charamu lake in sikkim, most of its catchment area lies in india. Teesta water dispute has been going on for many decades. Abstract in todays crowded and water scarce world dispute regarding water sharing is ineluctable. Despite setting up a joint river commission for water management as early as 1972, tensions between the countries on how to share resources recently came to a head in a dispute over the teesta river. The three major players in the teesta watersharing dispute. New formula proposed water share from teesta india 42.
With about 4% of the water resources of the world, india should have been a wateradequate nation. Apr 11, 2017 summary india and bangladesh share 54 common streams with the teesta being a major one and the water sharing dispute between the two neighbours is not something new. The teesta river originates in the northeast indian state of sikkim and flows. In india, it flows through the cities of rangpo, kalimpong, jalpaiguri and mekhliganj. But in the dry season india retraces water from the teesta river for using in agricultural fields and navigation purposes in their land. What are the disputes over indiabangladesh teesta deal. Even though water is an indispensable commodity for people in the region, it is imperative that the teesta issue is settled at the earliest. Explore teesta water dispute profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of teesta water. Mapping the teesta water dispute the past, present and the future. Geopolitics, myth and economics observer research foundation orf is a public policy thinktank that aims to influence formulation of policies for building a strong and prosperous india. The importance of power and water in the economic development of a country is undeniable. Mamata suggests dhaka to forget teesta water faruque ahmed the much hyped official visit of prime minister sheikh hasina to delhi is under increased.
The paper focuses on the geopolitics of water conflicts of the teesta basin. The teesta valley in sikkim is rich in biodiversity, and the river provides livelihoods along its entire. Bangladesh and india, the two friendly neighboring countries of south asia, are not an. Earlier, indopakistan krishenganga water sharing disputes. Geography of teesta river teesta originates from kangse glacier, charamu lake in.
Sikkim are two states in india that depend on the teesta for irrigation and. Impact of teesta river water sharing environmental sciences essay. View homework help teesta from archnology 121 at rajasthan technical university. This lesson tries to understand the nuances of the teesta water sharing proposed agreement. Request pdf on may 1, 2019, natasha sinha and others published teesta river dispute. The teesta river dispute explained in 10 points india. Despite setting up a joint river commission for water management as early. The level of water in the river near teesta barrage area started to rise from tuesday evening recording a rise of nearly 10cm in one day. The genesis of this conflict rests in two agreements in 1892 and 1924. India has assured bangladesh that agreements on the teesta water treaty and demarcation of land boundaries will soon become a reality. Jun 08, 2015 some water will penetrate underground and benefit both countries anyways. Vimal is teaching the teesta water sharing issue an important.
Teesta river is considered a lifeline of sikkim, a state in northeast india. Impact of teesta river water sharing environmental. Teesta water sharing agreement an obstacle in the india. The controversy is about sharing of teesta water during the lean season. It originates in sikkim and through the northern west bengal, it enters into bangladesh to meet brahmaputra. Modern history 1 write a brief note on the geography of teesta river and the reasons why sharing of its water between india continue reading 1 write a brief note on the geography of teesta river and. Teesta river or tista river is a 315 km 196 mi long river that rises in the eastern himalayas, flows through the indian states of sikkim and west bengal through bangladesh and enters the bay of bengal. A recent report revealed that teesta only held 116th of the total amount of water required to irrigate agricultural lands in india and bangladesh in peak summers. Water dispute between india and nepal origin of the dispute. Ias aspirants teesta river agreement between india. Ganges water treaty, indobangladesh river water dispute, climate change, indian federalism, joint. Are you ready for insta 75 days revision plan upsc prelims 2020. Despite setting up a joint river commission for water management as.
It is an important irrigation source for paddy farmers on both sides. It starts with the analysis of the present situation ganga water sharing agreement 1996 and then assess the 1983 adhoc teesta water sharing agreement also providing a contextual frame for the proposed interim agreement. Apr 11, 2017 are you ready for insta 75 days revision plan upsc prelims 2020. Recently, prime minister narendra modi conveyed his hopes for the earliest solution to teesta water dispute to his bangladesh counterpart sheikh hasina. Another dispute on water sharing is linked with teesta river started in 1979 with the beginning of. The indian prime ministers visit to bangladesh is considered a failure in public. The interstate river water disputes are one of the most contiguous issues in the indian federalism today. Successive governments were unable to strike a final deal on the watersharing agreement. The level of water in the river near teesta barrage area started to rise from tuesday. The teesta which has its source in sikkim flows through the northern part of west bengal in india before entering bangladesh, where after. Get ready for upsc civil services preliminary exam 2020 with insights insta 75 days revision plan. Jul 31, 2017 the teesta river basin is widely known for the indobangladesh watersharing dispute and the political tussle between the government of west bengal and indias central government on giving.
This assurance was given to bangladeshi prime minister sheikh has. Halfa dozen districts of west bengal and more than 70% of the population in bangladesh is dependent on teesta river. A geopolitical issue of india and bangladesh find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Mamata banerjee, narendra modi and sheikh hasina photo by parveen negiindia today group via getty images.
There is a long history of dispute between india and bangladesh over the sharing of teesta river. This paper assesses the bangladeshindia water sharing disputes which date back to the early 1970s with indias illconceived construction of the farakka barrage on the ganges. Article 262 of the indian constitution provides a role for the. It forms the border between sikkim and west bengal. It enters bangladesh, joins brahmaputra, and ends in bay of bengal. The history of a water dispute between india and nepal is longstanding. It flows between india and bangladesh and meet to jamuna river in bangladesh. Teesta water is an absolute right of bangladesh, which is recognised by many international instruments and customary international law. Explore teesta water dispute profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of teesta water dispute. Teesta water rights and international law the daily star. India committed to teesta treaty, land accord with bangladesh.
However, in 2011 india turned into a waterstressed nation india is currently ranked 120. The teesta river is a lifeline to many fishermen, farmers, boatmen although the river water has dried up to a great extent due to excessive use of groundwater. The indian prime ministers visit to bangladesh is considered a failure in public perception in bangladesh because his visit was much hyped as the heart of resolving longstanding water sharing issue on the teesta river. The ganga and brahmaputra river basins, covering an area of 165 million ha in china, india, nepal, bhutan and bangladesh, have a number of physical and conceptual interlinkages. The dispute over the sharing of the river water has been longstanding. It flows into bay of bengal after traversing through bangladesh. Minister for water resources anwar hossain has said the government has finalized an interim water sharing agreement framework of teesta river. The cooperation of bangladesh is important to india and without such liberal regimes in neighbouring countries, india cannot become terror free. The three major players in the teesta water sharing dispute. However, sharing the waters of the teesta river, which originates in the himalayas and flows through sikkim and west bengal to merge with the brahmaputra in assam and jamuna in bangladesh, is perhaps the most contentious issue. Transboundary water issues between bangladesh and india. Will india and bangladesh soon come to a mutually acceptable water sharing agreement on the teesta river.
Read expert opinions, top news, insights and trends on the economic times. It implies that the country was free to use water from any system that flows through its territory, in a way that best suited it. But, mamata banerjee is the sole hurdle to the teesta river water treaty for the past six years. An evaluation of teesta water dispute under international law dewan anwarul asif. Under the indus water treaty 1960, negotiated by the world bank, india was granted.
Yesterday, prime minister narendra modi conveyed to bangladesh pm sheikh hasina his hopes for an early solution to the teesta waters dispute. On the last week of may 2018, indian external affairs minister sushma swaraj said that the signing of an agreement on sharing teesta water would not be possible without taking west bengal on board. Summary india and bangladesh share 54 common streams with the teesta being a major one and the water sharing dispute between the two neighbours is not something new. Geopolitics of water conflicts in the teesta river. The interstate river water disputes act, 1956 irwd act is an act of the parliament of india enacted under article 262 of constitution of india on the eve of reorganization of states on linguistic basis to. This paper assesses the bangladeshindia watersharing disputes which date back to the early 1970s with indias illconceived construction of the farakka barrage on the ganges. Teesta river dispute between india and bangladesh explained. The teesta river basin is widely known for the indobangladesh watersharing dispute and the political tussle between the government of west bengal and indias central government on giving. Teesta river is one of the 54 rivers shared by india and bangladesh. It starts with the analysis of the present situation ganga water sharing agreement 1996 and then assess the.
The sharing of waters of the kaveri river has been the source of a serious conflict between the two states of tamil nadu and karnataka. A framework of the interim teesta water sharing agreement has been finalized following the directives of the two premiers, he said on tuesday while replying to a question from treasury bench member. Why is mamata banerjee against the teesta water agreement. Kalyan rudra warns that ecological disturbances in the teesta basin are unwarranted.
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