India completes Shahpur Kandi barrage, diverting Ravi River water for irrigation and power, adhering to Indus Water Treaty.
India completed the Shahpur Kandi barrage, a major irrigation and hydroelectric project on the Ravi River, which halts the flow of water previously directed to Pakistan. The project will divert 1150 cusecs of water to irrigate over 32,000 hectares of land in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua and Samba districts. The completion marks a significant milestone in utilizing the Ravi River's water resources for both irrigation and power generation, adhering to the Indus Water Treaty.
February 24, 2024
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