INDOPAK-LD WATER 2LST

Earlier, Baglihar and Kishenganga power projects had
been delayed for long because of Pakistani objections.
On the 450-MW Baglihar project, Pakistan had even
moved the World Bank, which has the role of neutral arbitrator
under the Indus Water Treaty in the disputes between the two
countries arising.
The project could go ahead only after the World Bank
gave its clearance with suggestions for some minor changes in
design of the dam.
Kishenganga project is still under dispute, with
Pakistan refusing to give up its objections.
During Monday's talks, India agreed to continue
providing Pakistan with advance flood warning for the coming
Monsoon season. India has been providing flood data to
Islamabad since 1989 as a goodwill gesture.
The flood data enables Pakistan to prepare and reduce
damages in case of flash floods.
During the three-day talks, Pakistan is likely to raise
certain issues regarding the Baglihar power project and the
Nimoo Bazgo project of Jammu and Kashmir.
Baglihar Power Project is a run-of-the-river power
project on the Chenab River in the southern Doda district of
Jammu and Kashmir.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had dedicated the 450-MW
Baglihar hydro electric power project to the nation on October
10, 2008.
"There are some pending issues which Pakistan is
likely to raise during the talks," sources said.
According to NHPC, the proposed Nimoo Bazgo H E Project
is a run-of-the-river scheme to harness the hydropower
potential of river Indus in Leh district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The project is likely generate 239 Mega Units of power. PTI