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India Fast-Tracks Chenab Dams, Tightens Grip On Indus Water Flows That Power Pakistan’s Lifeline

India has moved from signalling to execution on one of South Asia’s most sensitive fault lines - water. The Centre has issued firm instructions to fast-track four major hydropower projects on the Chenab river system in Jammu and Kashmir, setting non-negotiable deadlines for completion. Pakal Dul and Kiru must be commissioned by December 2026, Kwar by March 2028, while work on the long-disputed Ratle dam has been ordered to accelerate. The push follows a ground inspection by Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, underlining that these projects are now a national priority. At stake is not just power generation, but strategic control over river flows that feed Pakistan’s Indus basin. Nearly three-fourths of Pakistan’s water originates in India, and over 90 percent of its agriculture depends on these western rivers. Pakal Dul, India’s first storage project on a western river, marks a turning point. Once operational, it gives India the ability to regulate the timing of water releases, a capability Pakistan has long opposed. Together, the Chenab projects signal a clear shift: India is building leverage, not issuing warnings. #chenab #pakistan #indiapakistan #induswatertreaty #hydropower #pakaldul #ratledam #jammuandkashmir #watersecurity #geopolitics #southasia #india #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews —————————————————————————————————————————— TOI Bharat – Your Window to India And Its Neighbourhood TOI Bharat delivers the latest news, biggest voices, sharpest views and in-depth coverage of India’s political, social and economic landscape. Stay updated will all things making news in India and the subcontinent. We keep you informed. Your Nation. Your Voice India News | Breaking News | Indian Politics I Indian Subcontinent I India I Bangladesh I Pakistan I Nepal I Sri Lanka I Bhutan Join Millions Reading TOI; Download Our App At http://toi.in/app-yt #TOIBharat #IndiaNews #BreakingNews Subscribe to TOI Bharat and press the bell icon to stay updated with our latest videos! Visit our website: https://www.timesofindia.com/