Sutlej River Basin

The Sutlej River Basin is an important drainage area in northern India and Pakistan, where the Sutlej River originates in the Indian Himalayas and flows westward into Pakistan. It covers parts of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan in India, and Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. This basin supports agriculture, hydroelectric projects, and local ecosystems, playing a vital role in the region's water resources and economy. It is also involved in transboundary water sharing agreements between India and Pakistan, highlighting its significance for regional cooperation and resource management.