Revoking the Indus Water Treaty: A Landmark Decision for India's Farmers

In a significant move, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the Indian government would implement plans to utilize the Indus River waters, previously part of a treaty with Pakistan, to benefit farmers. This decision comes in response to a brutal terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

The decades-old Indus Water Treaty, established in 1960, has been suspended, marking what Chouhan called a 'historic decision' for the nation's benefit. Terming the treaty a 'historical mistake,' he highlighted that a considerable portion of Indian rivers' water was being diverted to Pakistan.

This policy change aims to redirect vital water resources to farmers in bordering states like Punjab and Haryana, enhancing agricultural irrigation. This move is also a part of India's broader strategy, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, to combat terrorism, as evidenced by 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting terror hubs across the border.

(With inputs from agencies.)