Ganga Water Treaty Renewal Talks Begin: India-Bangladesh Measure River Levels

• India and Bangladesh commenced talks to renew the Ganga Water Sharing Treaty, set to expire in December 2026, 30 years after its signing.
• Officials from both nations started measuring water levels in the Ganga and Padma rivers, to be taken every 10 days until May 31.
• Joint teams are deployed: CWC deputy director Saurabh Kumar and CWC assistant director Sunny Arora are in Bangladesh, while a four-member Bangladeshi team is in India for measurements.
• Security for the Indian team in Bangladesh is a concern due to "anti-India sentiments" brewing in the region.
• The 1996 treaty facilitated cooperation; India's 1975 Farakka Barrage affected Bangladesh's share of Ganges waters.

Why It Matters: India-Bangladesh begin talks and joint measurements for renewing the expiring Ganga Water Sharing Treaty.