How does the Indus Water Treaty impact the people of J&K according to Omar?
Investigate the concerns raised by Omar about the Indus Water Treaty.
- Omar Abdullah, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has raised concerns about the Indus Water Treaty’s impact on the people of J&K.
- He has mentioned that the treaty has restricted J&K from fully utilizing its water resources, leading to economic losses for the region.
- Omar Abdullah has highlighted the inability of J&K to harness hydroelectric power to its full potential due to the treaty’s restrictions on water usage.
- Concerns have been raised about the treaty's influence on agricultural practices in J&K, affecting the livelihoods of farmers and reducing agricultural output.
- Omar has also expressed worries about the unequal distribution of water resources between India and Pakistan as per the treaty, impacting the water supply and overall development in J&K.
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