Reasi, Feb. 22 -- For the first time since the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, desilting operations have gained momentum in the Himalayan rivers covered under the treaty, including in the Chenab river. Dredging has begun in the Chenab River for the first time after the Treaty suspension. A Tender has also been floated to disilt and reopen 6 Under Sluice gates which were earlier permanently plugged under the provisions of the Indus Water Treaty.

The biggest impact of the treaty's suspension on Hydel operational efficiency is visible at the Salal Power Station located in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, on the Chenab River.

Anish Gauraha, Executive Director, Salal Power Station, while talking to ANI said that, "after the suspension of the...