India Responds to China's Plans for World’s Largest Dam on Brahmaputra River

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New Delhi has reacted strongly in light of Beijing's recent announcement regarding the construction of what is set to be the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River, also known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet. The proposed dam, which will be situated in a sensitive ecological zone near the India-Tibet border, is expected to be three times larger than China's existing Three Gorges Dam.

India's Ministry of External Affairs expressed significant concern over the environmental impact and potential disruption of river flow that could lead to severe droughts and floods affecting millions in the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. The spokesperson for the ministry emphasized that India holds established rights to the river's waters and will continue to monitor developments closely.

Beijing's project falls within its 14th five-year plan, with an ambition to generate 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, at an expected cost of USD 137 billion. However, the lack of concrete information regarding the resettlement of populations affected by the displacement raises additional fears for India.

In an effort to safeguard its interests, India is urging China to ensure the transparency of its actions and consultation with downstream countries, reinforcing the need to protect the rights of lower riparian states amid this significant geopolitical issue.

The construction of this dam has the potential to escalate tensions between India and China, leading to what some experts are calling the seeds of "water wars" in the region.

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