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| Pak should withdraw its objections to Tulbul project: Soz | | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Sep 17
India today asked Pakistan to withdraw its objections to the Tulbul project saying that the proposed navigational locks were not in violation of the Indus Water Treaty.
"Pakistan has complained that we are trying to build a barrage which is a complete misnomer as barrages are meant for diverting the flow of water which is not the case here. We want to build a navigational locks so that water level is maintained at 4.5 feet for navigational purposes," Union Water Resources Minister Saifuddin Soz told reporters here.
The level of water has to be maintained at 4.5 feet during winters to allow navigation on the river, which is not barred by the Indus Water Treaty, he said.
The minister said he had raised the issued with Pakistani officials during a recent meeting and "I think I have convinced them about our viewpoint."
He said, "the fact is that there is no violation of the Indus Water Treaty."
Soz asked the Jammu and Kashmir government to take immediate steps for exploiting the navigational potential of Jhelum river, the only river that flowing through valley.
"The Navigational potential of Jhelum river has been highlighted by expert committees including the Inland Water Transport Committee which has stated around 170 kilometres of Jhelum river had excellent potential for navigation," he said.
He said a Japanese concern was willing to part fund the project and the state government should seek more funds for the purpose from the Centre in the 11th plan.
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