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A Brief Discussion On Farakka Barrage & Ganges Treaty

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Tasnova Jerin Ulfat & Shanjia Shams

Abstract

After the partition of the subcontinent in 1947, India took initiative to construct a barrage on its side of the Ganges & commissioned it in 1975. In the past few decades, many of the rivers in Bangladesh, that originated in India, have either been diverted or dammed upstream, inside India. All of these hydro-development initiatives have left a profound impact on Bangladesh as it is receiving end of the Himalayan fluvial regime. In particular, Bangladesh’s agriculture, fisheries, human health and wellbeing are reported to have been significantly affected by the disruption of natural water flow in its rivers. The debate over the water sharing issues between India & Bangladesh dates back as early as their birth but the historical developments of the disputes have never been adequately addressed in settling the issues. This paper analyzes the Farakka Barrage & the consequences of the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, with some recommendations that can assist to decrease the barriers in this issue.

Keywords: Himalaya, Ecosystem, Conflict, Agreement, Control, Harm.

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Title:A Brief Discussion On Farakka Barrage & Ganges Treaty
Author:

Tasnova Jerin Ulfat & Shanjia Shams

Journal Name:International Journal of Science and Business
Website:ijsab.com
ISSN:ISSN 2520-4750 (Online), ISSN 2521-3040 (Print)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3783571
Media:Online
Volume:4
Issue:4
Acceptance Date:29/04/2020
Date of Publication:03/05/2020
PDF URL:https://ijsab.com/wp-content/uploads/521.pdf
Free download:Available
Page:157-164
First Page:157
Last Page:164
Paper Type:Research Paper
Current Status:Published

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Tasnova Jerin Ulfat & Shanjia Shams (2020). A Brief Discussion On Farakka Barrage & Ganges Treaty. International Journal of Science and Business, 4(4), 157-164. doi: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3783571

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Tasnova Jerin Ulfat (Corresponding Author), Department of Bangladesh & Liberation War Studies, Noakhali Science & Technology University, Bangladesh.

Shanjia Shams, Department of Bangladesh & Liberation War Studies, Noakhali Science & Technology University, Bangladesh.

 

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3783571

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