Abstract
The water issue is gradually becoming the prime focus
between the interstate relations. Increasing water
shortage has made South Asia a water-stressed
region. South Asia has four major rivers basins. They
originate from Himalayas and irrigation of vast area of
this region; thereby provide edibles and livelihood to
the huge population. The four main co-riparian states
of the region are India-Pakistan and India–
Bangladesh-Nepal are lying in west and east
respectively. Water shortage is becoming the bone of
contention in this region. With the growing population,
industrial, agricultural and domestic uses, glaciers are
melting and causing environmental degradation.
Conflicts over water issue are growing among the
countries and the people of this area. The question of
hydropower generation and commercial irrigation is
issue of great concern and a source of controversy.
The present paper is an attempt to analyze this issue.
The outcome of this research reflects that no single
policy option will eradicate the conflicts on water
shortage; rather a multidimensional and coordinated
strategy is required to address the emerging
challenges.
Key words: Trans-Boundary, hydro-electric power, water stressed,
combined approach, water sharing
Iram Khalid. (2010) Trans-Boundary Water Sharing Issues: A Case of South Asia , Journal of Political Studies, Volume 17, Issue 2.
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