India is seeking changes in a six-decade-old Indus water treaty and has formally notified Pakistan to amend the pact. The longstanding dispute concerning the Kishanganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects has prompted India to seek a modification in the treaty.

Under the Indus Water Treaty, India was granted unrestricted access to the water from the ‘Eastern Rivers’, and Pakistan retained rights to that from the ‘Western Rivers'.

India has issued a notice to Pakistan seeking a review of the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, citing imbalances and new challenges like changing demographics, energy needs, and security concerns. This pivotal water-sharing agreement now faces pressure from evolving geopolitical and environmental factors.