Water as a Weapon: Water Scarcity and Regional Security in India

Dec 23, 2016 | Asit K. Biswas, Cecilia Tortajada, and Udisha Saklani
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Because of poor water management in all the Indian states and steadily increasing water demands, India is now witnessing increasing conflicts over water allocations from interstate rivers. This has become a serious challenge to the country’s regional stability.

Interstate water allocation conflicts have triggered numerous protests, violence and property destruction. If these conflicts continue and grow, they may prove to be one of the biggest political constraints to India’s future economic growth and social cohesion.