Indus Basin project
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The Indus Basin project, formalized by the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, is a crucial agreement between India and Pakistan that divides the waters of the Indus River system. Brokered by the World Bank, the treaty assigns the waters of the three eastern rivers to India and the three western rivers to Pakistan. This division was essential for agriculture in Pakistan, as the Indus River is vital for irrigation in the Indus River plain. The treaty also led to the construction of dams like the Mangla Dam as part of the Indus Basin Project. The Radcliffe Line, which demarcated borders after partition, contributed to water-sharing tensions and disputes between the two nations.1
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