Nimo Bazgo and Chottic dams: India allows power houses'' inspection

India has agreed to the inspection of disputed Power houses of Nimo Bazgo and Chottic dams which are under construction on the Indus River in occupied Kashmir. It was decided in the second round of talks between Pakistan Indus Water Commissioner Jamaat Ali Shah and Indian Indus Water Commissioner Aranga Nathan held here on Friday.
Pakistani Indus water Commissioner, Syed Jaamat Ali Shah told reporter that date and time had been decided for the inspection of disputed power house on the Indus River. Pakistani delegation would inspect the powerhouse during the second week of August. He further said the latest and modern "Monitoring system of river water would be put in place by two sides which would be helpful to resolve "objections" raised by the both sides he added.
While talking to the media after the second round of dialogues, Indian Indus Water Commissioner, Aranga Nathan said the dialogue took place in a very pleasant atmosphere. He said "in the first round of talks a positive break through occurred and both Pakistan and India agreed in principle to put in place a telemetry system on the Indus River to record and exchange exact data for the convenience of the both sides.
Jaamat Ali said that India has also agreed for the regular inspection of pollution in the Hedaria, Kasure drains and Jhelum River. Interestingly, Indian Indus water Commissioner said "we did not agree on the issue of permanent inspection regarding the issue of pollution of various drains" we will instruct the concerning department for the control of pollution in the embankment of Ravi and Jhelum" he added.
In the second day the commissioners had a five-point agenda for the meeting and discussed a formula for water sharing. Both sides emphasised on continuing dialogue to resolve water issues in accordance with the "Indus Water Treaty" between the two countries. The agreement was reached on the first day of their two-day meeting after the Indians "conceded to the utility" of the telemetry system in removing the confusion over water flow.