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he Ministry of Hydropower said on Wednesday that India and Bangladesh have agreed to expand cooperation on issues related to water resources for river water sharing. The decision was taken during the India-Bangladesh Water Resources Secretary level meeting under the framework of the Joint Rivers Commission held on Tuesday.
At the meeting, the Indian delegation was led by Pankaj Kumar, Secretary (Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation), while the Bangladesh side was led by Kabir bin Anwar, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources.
“The two sides agreed to expand cooperation across the entire gamut on issues of water resources including framework for river water sharing, mitigation of pollution, riverine protection, flood management, basin management etc. A statement issued by the Ministry of Water Power states. The statement said, “The two sides agreed to set mutually convenient dates for the next meeting in Dhaka.
” “India and Bangladesh have shared 54 common rivers that directly affect the livelihoods of the people of both countries, with both sides appreciating the close cooperation between India and Bangladesh in this matter,” he said. .
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