Sustainable Flow of Water is Essential for Economic Growth of Pakistan

Introduction

1. Water is a natural and indispensable gift for survival
2. Water availability in Pakistan: 147 MAF
3. Current situation in Pakistan

Why Water is so Essential for Pakistan’s Economic Growth

1. Agriculture contributes 60% share in employment
2. Provide food to 200 m population,
3. 24% agricultural related exports
4. Production of cheap electricity: Potential is 1,10,000 MW, installed capacity is 12,000 MW and actual average production is only 5,600 MW as per Water Policy 2018
5. Maintaincertain level of underground water level
6. Protect main land from sea encroachmentin coastal area
7. Convert desert into fertile agro land- 34% of total land is availablefor cultivation
8. Reduce the cost on agro product up to 30%
9. Secure underground water from salinity

Causes of Water Crisis in Pakistan

1. Inefficient use of water
2. Changing weather pattern
3. Indian invasions on Pakistan water resources
4. Poor management of existing resources
5. Sedimentation of existing reservoirs
6. Limited capacity of storage
7. Poor lining of water channels
8. Population explosion

Measures to Solve Water Crisis in Pakistan

1. Comprehensive management of water
2. Renovation of existing infrastructure
3. Implementation of Indus-water basin treaty in letter and spirit
4. Rising the level of dams
5. Augmentation of existing resources
6. IRSA should be made an effective institution
7. Construction of macro and mini dams
8. Implementation of modern irrigation techniques: drip and sprinkle

Conclusion

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