The 116th Annual Meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) comprising of Indus Commissioners of India and Pakistan was held on March 23-24, 2021 in New Delhi.
Key Highlights
The two sides discussed on the designs of two Indian projects, namely, Pakal Dul (1000 MW) and Lower Kalnai (48 MW).
The Indian side held that these projects are fully compliant with the provisions of the Indus Treaty and provided technical data in support of its position.
The Pakistan side requested India for sharing of information on design of other Indian hydropower projects being planned to be developed.
Pakistan raised objections to the designs of Pakal Dul and Lower Kalnai hydropower plants and sought more information on the projects in Ladakh sanctioned after the abrogation of Article 370.
About Permanent Indus Commission (PIC)
It is a bilateral commission of officials from India and Pakistan, created to implement and manage goals of the Indus Waters Treaty, 1960.
The Commission according to the treaty must meet regularly at least once a year, alternately in India and Pakistan.
It reports to the governments on issues relating to development of water resources and solve disputes arising over water sharing.
