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Chinese Hydroelectric Dam Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River

Sector: Government • Location: Assam, India

Source: The Economic Times

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Proposed

A proposed 60,000 MW hydroelectric dam project by China on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which flows as the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. The project is supported by ULFA leader Paresh Baruah despite concerns about ecological and socio-economic risks to India.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Government, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage
Location
Assam, India
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
The Economic Times

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The project “Chinese Hydroelectric Dam Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River” is an infrastructure initiative in the Government sector, located in Assam, India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Economic Times.

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A proposed 60,000 MW hydroelectric dam project by China on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which flows as the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. The project is supported by ULFA leader Paresh Baruah despite concerns about ecological and socio-economic risks to India.

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Energy

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India

State

Assam

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The Economic Times

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Government, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage

Article published date

2025-06-08

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