Transboundary Rivers, Ecologies and Development Studies
This site presents the work of TREADS (Transboundary Rivers, Ecologies and Development Studies) group, a research cluster at the Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi. TREADS is anchored by the MoJS Research Chair – Water Conflicts and Governance established by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India.
Conflict and Cooperation Map
India’s twenty-five river basins are shared by its multiple States and Union Territories. This creates a mutually dependent system of inter-State river water governance. The shared nature of this scarce and indispensable resource and the varied interests of the States involved has often led to the recurrence of protracted conflicts over river water which see no easy resolution.
Latest Events
International Law and its Responses to Challenges of Shared River Waters
By Mohan V. Katarki, Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India, August 21, 2020
A Fine Balancing Act: Gujarat’s Interstate River Water Governance
By Vivek P. Kapadia, Secretary, Government of Gujarat, August 6, 2020
Research
Historicising Development: Colonialisation, Cartography and Explorations in India’s Northeast
This volume presents cutting-edge research on India's Northeast region relating to borders, material mobilities, contested identities, and economic and political dynamics.
Andhra Pradesh’s water policymaking matters
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has recently called for a comprehensive water policy for Andhra Pradesh while reviewing the water resources development.
Restoring India’s Rivers: European Experiences and Challenges
The European experience of river basin management (RBM) is often considered a template for many emerging nations. Europe demonstrated the successful implementation of river restoration programmes for some of its most complex and important trans boundary river basins, such as the Rhine and Danube.
CnC Monitor
Can build barrage to counter Andhra’s ‘illegal’ project: Telangana
The Telangana government on Tuesday threatened to build a barrage to lift three TMC of water every day from the Krishna river for agriculture if Andhra Pradesh fails to stop construction of “illegal projects” like Pothireddypadu. During the apex council meeting held through video conference and presided over by Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh […]
The website is a pilot and is created with the support of The Asia Foundation under the Australian Government's SDIP (Sustainable Development Investment Portfolio) Programme.
