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How China's 'Risky, Dangerous' Brahmaputra Mega Dam Could Impact India
China is building one of its largest and most contentious infrastructure projects to date, a vast hydropower system on the Yarlung Tsangpo river that could have far-reaching consequences for India and neighbouring countries.
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India's $77 Billion Hydro Plan As China Builds Upstream Dam
India's power planning authority has drawn up a Rs 6.4 trillion ($77 billion) transmission plan to move more than 76 gigawatts of hydroelectric capacity from the Brahmaputra basin by 2047 to meet rising electricity demand.
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'We Have Noted, Are Monitoring': India On China's Brahmaputra 'Mega Dam'
Reports of the Chinese building a 'mega dam' across the lower reaches of the Tsangpo River - which becomes the Brahmaputra when it flows through India - have been noted, the government told Parliament Thursday, on the last day of the monsoon session.
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'Within Our Sovereignty': China Defends Brahmaputra Hydropower Project, Claims No Downstream Damage
Beijing has issued a detailed statement defending the project, calling it a matter of national sovereignty and clean energy development.
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"2 Different Views On China's Brahmaputra Mega Dam": Assam Chief Minister
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said there are two "scientific aspects" to China building a mega dam across the Brahmaputra - a $167.8 billion project - including one could actually help by reducing the amount of flooding in the state.
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China Begins Construction Of Mega-Dam On Brahmaputra River In Tibet
China started building a mega-dam Saturday on a river running through Tibet and India, with Premier Li Qiang attending the commencement ceremony, state media said.
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Centre Has Taken Note Of China's Announcement Of Mega Dam Project: Minister
The Union government has "taken note" of China's announcement of a mega dam project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo (upper reaches of the Brahmaputra) river in the Tibet Autonomous Region, the Centre informed Parliament on Thursday.
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"Siang Dam Will Counter Chinese Dam In Tibet": Arunachal Deputy Chief Minister
China has approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet on the Yarlung Tsangbo River which turns left and flows through Arunachal Pradesh and is called Siang in the state, then Brahmaputra in Assam.
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As China Plans World's Largest Dam On Brahmaputra, India Sends A Reminder
Last week China announced that it is building the world's largest dam in Tibet - even larger than the Three Gorges Dam, which according to NASA, has slowed the Earth's rotation by 0.06 seconds. The new dam will be built on the Brahmaputra river.
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"China's Planned Dam Will Make Brahmaputra Ecosystem Fragile": Himanta Sarma
China's plan to build a mega dam on the Brahmaputra could make the entire ecosystem that depends on the river fragile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned on Wednesday, adding that India has already communicated its concern to Beijing.
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As China Plans World's Largest Dam In Tibet, Its Impact On India Explained
China will be constructing the world's largest hydropower dam on the eastern rim of the Tibetan plateau that could impact India. The dam will be located in the lower reaches of Yarlung Zangbo, producing 300 billion kwh of electricity annually.
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China's Plan For Mega Dam In Tibet Raises Concern In India
China is planning a mega dam in Tibet able to produce triple the electricity generated by the Three Gorges -- the world's largest power station -- stoking fears among environmentalists and in neighbouring India.
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China Approves 14th Five-Year Plan To Build Dam On Brahmaputra In Tibet
China's parliament on Thursday adopted the 14th Five-Year Plan, the mega blueprint containing billions of dollars worth of projects, including the controversial hydropower project on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet close to the Arunachal Pradesh border over which India has raised concerns.
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China's Plans For New Brahmaputra Dam Could Irk India: 10 Points
China's plan to start construction of a controversial hydropower project on the river Brahmaputra may become the new irritant in ties with India amid a pullback by both sides after nearly a year of a tense standoff in Ladakh. India fears that the Chinese project may disrupt downstream river flows, worsen water shortages and even cause flash floods....
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"We Monitor All Developments": India On Chinese Project On Brahmaputra
Amid reports that China plans to build a dam on the Brahmaputra, India on Thursday said it "carefully monitors" all developments relating to the river, and that it intends to remain engaged with China on the issue of trans-border rivers to safeguard its interests.
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How China's 'Risky, Dangerous' Brahmaputra Mega Dam Could Impact India
China is building one of its largest and most contentious infrastructure projects to date, a vast hydropower system on the Yarlung Tsangpo river that could have far-reaching consequences for India and neighbouring countries.
-
India's $77 Billion Hydro Plan As China Builds Upstream Dam
India's power planning authority has drawn up a Rs 6.4 trillion ($77 billion) transmission plan to move more than 76 gigawatts of hydroelectric capacity from the Brahmaputra basin by 2047 to meet rising electricity demand.
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'We Have Noted, Are Monitoring': India On China's Brahmaputra 'Mega Dam'
Reports of the Chinese building a 'mega dam' across the lower reaches of the Tsangpo River - which becomes the Brahmaputra when it flows through India - have been noted, the government told Parliament Thursday, on the last day of the monsoon session.
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'Within Our Sovereignty': China Defends Brahmaputra Hydropower Project, Claims No Downstream Damage
Beijing has issued a detailed statement defending the project, calling it a matter of national sovereignty and clean energy development.
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"2 Different Views On China's Brahmaputra Mega Dam": Assam Chief Minister
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said there are two "scientific aspects" to China building a mega dam across the Brahmaputra - a $167.8 billion project - including one could actually help by reducing the amount of flooding in the state.
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China Begins Construction Of Mega-Dam On Brahmaputra River In Tibet
China started building a mega-dam Saturday on a river running through Tibet and India, with Premier Li Qiang attending the commencement ceremony, state media said.
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Centre Has Taken Note Of China's Announcement Of Mega Dam Project: Minister
The Union government has "taken note" of China's announcement of a mega dam project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo (upper reaches of the Brahmaputra) river in the Tibet Autonomous Region, the Centre informed Parliament on Thursday.
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"Siang Dam Will Counter Chinese Dam In Tibet": Arunachal Deputy Chief Minister
China has approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet on the Yarlung Tsangbo River which turns left and flows through Arunachal Pradesh and is called Siang in the state, then Brahmaputra in Assam.
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As China Plans World's Largest Dam On Brahmaputra, India Sends A Reminder
Last week China announced that it is building the world's largest dam in Tibet - even larger than the Three Gorges Dam, which according to NASA, has slowed the Earth's rotation by 0.06 seconds. The new dam will be built on the Brahmaputra river.
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"China's Planned Dam Will Make Brahmaputra Ecosystem Fragile": Himanta Sarma
China's plan to build a mega dam on the Brahmaputra could make the entire ecosystem that depends on the river fragile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned on Wednesday, adding that India has already communicated its concern to Beijing.
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As China Plans World's Largest Dam In Tibet, Its Impact On India Explained
China will be constructing the world's largest hydropower dam on the eastern rim of the Tibetan plateau that could impact India. The dam will be located in the lower reaches of Yarlung Zangbo, producing 300 billion kwh of electricity annually.
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China's Plan For Mega Dam In Tibet Raises Concern In India
China is planning a mega dam in Tibet able to produce triple the electricity generated by the Three Gorges -- the world's largest power station -- stoking fears among environmentalists and in neighbouring India.
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China Approves 14th Five-Year Plan To Build Dam On Brahmaputra In Tibet
China's parliament on Thursday adopted the 14th Five-Year Plan, the mega blueprint containing billions of dollars worth of projects, including the controversial hydropower project on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet close to the Arunachal Pradesh border over which India has raised concerns.
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China's Plans For New Brahmaputra Dam Could Irk India: 10 Points
China's plan to start construction of a controversial hydropower project on the river Brahmaputra may become the new irritant in ties with India amid a pullback by both sides after nearly a year of a tense standoff in Ladakh. India fears that the Chinese project may disrupt downstream river flows, worsen water shortages and even cause flash floods....
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"We Monitor All Developments": India On Chinese Project On Brahmaputra
Amid reports that China plans to build a dam on the Brahmaputra, India on Thursday said it "carefully monitors" all developments relating to the river, and that it intends to remain engaged with China on the issue of trans-border rivers to safeguard its interests.
