The International Court of Arbitration (ICA) at The Hague today upheld India's right to divert water from the Kishanganga hydroelectric project (KHEP).
Reacting to the development, an official spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs said: “The award of the Court of Arbitration at The Hague today reaffirmed validity of India's position regarding KHEP by allowing diversion of water from the KHEP as envisaged by India.” He said: “It highlights once again that India is adhering to all provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty.” The spokesperson also said the details of the award were being studied.
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[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/dams-irrigation
