Shahpur Kandi Dam Near Completion: India to Fully Utilise Ravi Waters

Why in News?

India is set to complete the Shahpur Kandi Dam on the Ravi River . The project is crucial for fully utilising India’s share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty.

Key Highlights of the project:

Location:

• On Ravi River in Punjab (Pathankot district)

Project Type:

• Major national irrigation and hydropower project

Objective:

• Ensure maximum utilisation of India’s allocated waters
• Prevent unused water flowing into Pakistan

Indus Water Treaty

• Signed between India and Pakistan
• Brokered by the World Bank

River Allocation:

• Eastern Rivers → Ravi, Beas, Sutlej → Allocated to India
• Western Rivers → Indus, Jhelum, Chenab → Allocated to Pakistan