China's Massive Dam on Yarlung Tsangpo River near Arunachal Pradesh
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: China
Source: Business Today
China is constructing a massive dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River near the Arunachal Pradesh border. The project, announced in 2021 and approved in 2024, is worth $137 billion and is expected to generate 60,000 MW of electricity over five years. The dam has raised concerns in India due to its potential impact on tribes, livelihoods, and the natural flow of the Brahmaputra River, which is vital for
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- Prospective
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- Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
- Location
- China
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- 22 Jul 2026
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- Business Today
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Description | China is constructing a massive dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River near the Arunachal Pradesh border. The project, announced in 2021 and approved in 2024, is worth $137 billion and is expected to generate 60,000 MW of electricity over five years. The dam has raised concerns in India due to its potential impact on tribes, livelihoods, and the natural flow of the Brahmaputra River, which is vital for agriculture and water supply in India and Bangladesh. India plans to respond with the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project to ensure water security and act as a strategic buffer. |
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Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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