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
