Water, War
New Delhi. After the Pahalgam terror attack, India has taken another major step against Pakistan. After suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, the Central Government has now started work with full force on hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir. This strategy of the Modi government is being seen not just as an infrastructure project, but as a "water warfare" against Pakistan.
Last week, the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) completed the "reservoir flushing" in Salal and Baglihar projects. This technical process looks as common as it is strategic. This means that the government is going to renew these old projects. This is a clear message that India will not only take the right to its water, but will stop it and move towards breaking the back of Pakistan.
According to government sources, the six major projects on which progress could not be made for years, work on them is going to start on a war footing. These include Sawalkot's 1,856 MW project, Kirthai-I and II (total 1,320 MW), and big plants such as Pakal Dul (1,000 MW). Apart from these, three more schemes have also been included, whose total production capacity can be up to 2,224 MW.
If all these projects are completed on time, then Jammu and Kashmir will be able to produce electricity up to 10,000 MW alone. Along with this, India's grip on the Indus River and its tributaries will be stronger. This will not only increase irrigation and domestic water supply, but it is also possible to cut a huge portion of the water stream flowing to Pakistan.
Previously, India had to give six months' notice to Pakistan before any construction under the Indus Waters Treaty. But now that the treaty has been suspended, Pakistan has also lost the ability to raise legal objections. That is, Pakistan's efforts to stop India's projects will fail. This water diplomacy of the Modi government is a warning for Pakistan. Every act of terror will now be answered with water flowing across the borders.
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