Prevent India from weaponising water resources

Reading Time: 2 minutes To prevent India from weaponising water resources to exert pressure on Bangladesh, a combination of diplomatic, technical, strategic, and regional approaches is essential. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown: 🌊 1. Diplomatic and Legal Measures ✅ A. Bilateral Treaty Modernisation Renegotiate or expand the 1996 Ganges Water Treaty with legally binding clauses, accountability mechanisms, and third-party arbitration in case of disputes. Push for Teesta River Agreement finalisation with clear water-sharing quotas based on scientific data. ✅ B. International Legal Forums Bring the issue to UNESCO’s International Hydrological Programme or Permanent Court of Arbitration if India violates agreed arrangements. Use international norms such as the UN Convention on the Law of Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses (1997) to assert rights. 🛰️ 2. Technical Surveillance and Early Warning ✅ A. Satellite & Remote Sensing Expand use of remote sensing satellites and UAVs to monitor upstream dam construction, river flows, and