A model for water sharing in the G anges R iver B asin

This study investigates water resources sharing and in particular the impact of the F arakka B arrage in the G anges R iver B asin management which has led to conflict between the G anges states since 1951. A deadlock prevailed between B angladesh and I ndia during the dry seasons. The 1996 water sharing treaty adopted and the results suggest that availability of flows is crucial during the period 1 M arch to 31 M ay. Moreover, the average flow availability at F arakka dam has been gradually declining during the period 1997 to 2007. For 2005 and 2006, it was found that the average flow availability declined by 12 and 25%, respectively. A S tackelberg leader–follower model is described for optimal water allocation in the G anges R iver B asin between B angladesh and I ndia both with and without additional water transfers from N epal. It is recommended that a market‐based water transfer arrangement from N epal is implemented for both B angladesh and I ndia.