Will consider Bihar’s concerns before Ganga treaty renewal, says Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has assured that the Indian government will consider Bihar's concerns regarding the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty before its renewal in 2026. Bihar officials argue the treaty has negatively impacted the state's water security for drinking and irrigation.
Why it matters
The treaty renewal is a critical diplomatic issue between India and Bangladesh that directly impacts the water rights and economic stability of Indian states bordering the river.
India will decide on the renewal of the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty while keeping Bihar’s interests in consideration, stated External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in a recent letter to Janata Dal (U) MP Sanjay Jha, who had called upon the government not to renew the treaty , asserting that it had “negatively impacted” the State.
The India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty will expire on December 31, 2026. Renewal of the treaty is one of the major items on this year’s diplomatic calendar of the two countries.
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