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India to Address Bihar’s Ganges Concerns Before Treaty Renewal, Says Jaishankar
✍️ New Age BD
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 08:33 AM
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India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed that the government will take Bihar’s concerns into account before renewing the Ganges water‑sharing treaty. The decision follows growing pressure from the state over water allocation.
India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar announced that the government will consider Bihar’s concerns before renewing the Ganges water‑sharing treaty, a key agreement that governs the distribution of river water between India and Bangladesh.
The statement was made during a press briefing, where Jaishankar emphasized the importance of addressing domestic stakeholder concerns to ensure a fair and sustainable agreement.
Bihar has long raised issues about its share of the Ganges flow, arguing that current allocations do not meet the state’s agricultural and industrial needs.
The government will review the state’s grievances and incorporate them into the treaty renewal process, aiming to balance national interests with regional demands.
The statement was made during a press briefing, where Jaishankar emphasized the importance of addressing domestic stakeholder concerns to ensure a fair and sustainable agreement.
Bihar has long raised issues about its share of the Ganges flow, arguing that current allocations do not meet the state’s agricultural and industrial needs.
The government will review the state’s grievances and incorporate them into the treaty renewal process, aiming to balance national interests with regional demands.