Privileged to articulate the vision and priorities of the Ministry of Jal Shakti at the inaugural Powering Bharat Summit, hosted by Network18 and Moneycontrol, a distinguished forum reflecting India’s resolve for a self-reliant and water-secure future.
Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Sir, India’s water policy is guided by a clear and unwavering principle “Blood and water cannot flow together.” This is no longer just a statement, it is the cornerstone of our water diplomacy.
The decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance is rooted in the conviction that when a neighbouring country sponsors terrorism, water-sharing cannot continue.