Which of the following statements regarding India–Nepal water cooperation are correct?
1) Pancheshwar Development Authority (PDA) was created solely for the Gandak Project.
2) Flood Forecasting System uses jointly updated hydro-meteorological data during monsoons.
3) Sapta Kosi and Sun Kosi projects are jointly surveyed under a Joint Project Office.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer
Only 2 and 3 are correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because the Pancheshwar Development Authority (PDA) was not created for the Gandak Project. It was established for the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project, which is based on the Mahakali River between India and Nepal.
Statement 2 is correct because the India–Nepal Flood Forecasting System uses jointly updated hydro-meteorological data during the monsoon season. This helps in providing better flood warnings and disaster preparedness.
Statement 3 is correct because the Sapta Kosi and Sun Kosi projects are jointly surveyed and studied under a Joint Project Office as part of India–Nepal cooperation.
Key Points
• PDA is linked to the Pancheshwar (Mahakali River) project, not the Gandak project.
• Flood forecasting between India and Nepal is based on shared real-time data.
• Sapta Kosi–Sun Kosi projects are handled through joint technical coordination.
Additional Facts
• The Pancheshwar project is a major hydroelectric initiative between India and Nepal.
• The Kosi River is often called the “Sorrow of Bihar.”
• India and Nepal maintain long-standing cooperation in water resource management.