IWT Paused, Infra Fast-Tracked, Pakistan Irked: A Look At India’s Projects On Chenab | India News
Last Updated:February 08, 2026, 19:17 IST Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance: A look at the infrastructure projects taken up by India All gates of Salal Dam on the Chenab River were closed following suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). (PTI) As India placed the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance in April 2025 following the Pahalgam attack, it has shifted from a policy of “restraint” to one of “strategic execution”. By treating the treaty as suspended, India is no longer following data-sharing or prior-notification requirements with Pakistan for new or existing projects on the Chenab River. What is the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)? The IWT is a landmark water-sharing agreement signed on September 19, 1960 between India and Pakistan, brokered by the World Bank. It established a framework for managing and distributing the waters of the Indus River system, which has remained largely functional despite decades of regional conflict. ALSO READ | Modi Govt Kicks Off Mega Dam Project On Chenab After Pausing Indus Treaty With Pakistan | Exclusive The treaty divides the …



