The Treaty on Integrated Development of Mahakali River’ was signed between India and

The 'Treaty on Integrated Development of the Mahakali River' was signed between India and Nepal on February 12, 1996. This comprehensive agreement, often referred to as the Mahakali Treaty, focuses on the integrated development of the Mahakali River (known as the Sarda River in India), which serves as a boundary river between the two nations [3]. The treaty encompasses several key components, including the Sarda Barrage, the Tanakpur Barrage, and the ambitious Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project intended for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. It was designed to replace or supplement earlier arrangements, such as the 1920 Sarda Treaty, and is based on the principle of equal partnership in utilizing the river's water resources [1]. Despite its signing, implementation has faced delays regarding the finalization of detailed project reports [2].

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1. [1] https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1807862
2. [3] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 3: The Drainage System of India > The Sharda > p. 15
3. [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahakali_treaty