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@article{190594,
        author = {Dr Hrishikesh M Bevanur},
        title = {Hydropolitical Tensions: The Indus Waters Treaty and Transboundary Water Conflicts in South Asia Post-1947},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {6777-6779},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190594},
        abstract = {The partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947 transformed the Indus River Basin from a unified irrigation network into a contested transboundary resource. The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), signed in 1960, has served as the primary legal mechanism for water sharing between India and Pakistan. While it has survived multiple wars, the treaty is currently facing unprecedented strain due to technical disputes, "water nationalism," and the ecological impacts of climate change. This paper analyzes the evolution of these conflicts, from the immediate post-partition crises to the modern legal battles over projects like Kishanganga and Ratle. By synthesizing hydrological data and legal precedents, the study argues for a transition toward an integrated basin management approach to ensure regional stability},
        keywords = {Indus Waters Treaty, Hydropolitics, South Asian Security, Transboundary Water, Climate Change, Kishanganga Dispute.},
        month = {January},
        }