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Kajol Gupta

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Kajol Gupta

Research Scholar

University of Burdwan

Kajol Gupta is a research scholar in the Department of Political Science at the University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India. Her research focuses on transboundary water governance, hydro-politics, and peace and conflict studies. Her work examines how water-sharing conflicts affect regional cooperation, environmental security, and the everyday lives of river-dependent communities.

Publications by Kajol Gupta

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    Commentary
    As the India–Bangladesh Ganges Water-Sharing Treaty nears its 2026 expiry, this commentary assesses its role in developing bilateral cooperation and argues for a renewed agreement that addresses climate uncertainty, ecological sustainability, and the evolving realities of transboundary water governance.