Omar Abdullah Backs Indus Treaty Suspension, Urges Water Use for J&K

• Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah supported the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, citing its harm to the region's interests.
• Abdullah reiterated his long-standing opposition to the treaty, emphasizing that its suspension allows J&K to utilize its water resources.
• He proposed two projects to the Centre, including the Jhelum navigation barrage (Tulbul Navigation Barrage), to benefit the region.
• The Tulbul Barrage project aims to increase water levels in Wular Lake and Jhelum, boosting electricity production and navigation.
• Abdullah also discussed challenges in J&K's tourism sector, noting a setback from the Delhi bomb blast but improvement with recent snowfall.

Why It Matters: Omar Abdullah supports Indus Treaty suspension, advocating for J&K's water resource utilization and tourism revival.