Joint Rivers Commission framework

India-Bangladesh Water Resources Secretary-level meeting held under the Joint Rivers Commission framework.

Key Takeaways:

India and Bangladesh share 54 common rivers.
Hence, both the countries agreed to expand cooperation on water resources-related issues.
For this, a Joint Technical Working Group will be set up to provide input on the cooperation.

About Joint Rivers Commission Framework

The Joint River Commission Framework was constituted under the Indo-Bangla Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Peace, signed in 1972.
It was established with a view of maintaining communication systems between 2 countries.
The commission is headed by Water Resources Ministers of both countries.

Teesta Water Dispute:

Teesta River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra (known as Jamuna in Bangladesh). It is flowing through India and Bangladesh.
The river rises in the eastern Himalayas.
It flows through the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal to Bangladesh and enters the Bay of Bengal.
However, the Teesta river water sharing agreement has not been signed due to opposition from West Bengal.
River is a State subject.

Source: TH

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