Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the height of Kishanganga dam has been lowered from 98 metres to 37 metres;
(b) whether this decision has been taken under pressure from Pakistan; and
(c) if so, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a) The height of the Kishanganga dam was reduced, based on submergence and environment concerns, from 75.48 metres to 35.48 metres above bed level.

(b) & (c) No, does not arise.

http://www.mea.gov.in/mystart.php?id=220118165.

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