Brahmaputra River – Charm

The hydropower project, regarded as the biggest infrastructure project in the world. (Photo by Biju BORO / AFP) (Representative Image)

China begins $167.8 billion Brahmaputra dam construction in Tibet. What does it mean for India?

Cs news7 months ago06 mins

China has officially begun construction on a USD 167.8 billion dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, near the Indian border in Arunachal Pradesh. Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced the launch during a groundbreaking ceremony held at the lower reaches of the river, known locally as the Yarlung Zangbo in Nyingchi City, according to official…

China’s Li Qiang announces launch of Tibet mega dam project that has worried India

Cs news7 months ago02 mins

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday announced the launch of a mega dam project on the Tibetan Plateau, in what is expected to be the world’s largest hydroelectric facility. The massive project, located in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, has raised concerns about water supply and environmental impact downstream in India and…