Overview

• New Delhi put the Indus Waters Treaty on hold on April 23 following the Pahalgam terror attack and has linked its restoration to an end to cross-border terrorism
• Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said a detailed project report for Tulbul Navigation will be drawn up soon and fresh dams on the Jhelum, Chenab and Sindhu are under review
• Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is engaging with the Centre to restart two halted development projects—one in Kashmir and another in Jammu—under central sponsorship
• The state and central governments praised J&K’s nationwide lead in smart and prepaid meter installation while acknowledging ongoing challenges with technical losses and subsidized power rates
• Khattar warned Pakistan that any further objections to India’s water initiatives will be met with a “stronger” response