What is the latest status of the project “Mega Dam Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River”?

The status recorded for “Mega Dam Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River” is under construction.

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Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Mega Dam Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River”: government bodies (Government of China).

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This Taiyo project page references Mint along with the original URL (https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-takes-note-of-china-starting-mega-dam-on-brahmaputra-in-tibet-govt-in-parliament-11754616528701.html). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Mega Dam Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Tibet, China

Source: Mint

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Under Construction

China has commenced the construction of a mega dam project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which is the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra River, located in Tibet. The project was first made public in 1986 and preparations have been underway since then. The Indian government is monitoring the developments closely to protect the interests and livelihoods of its citizens downstream.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government
Location: Tibet, China
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Mint

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The project “Mega Dam Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Tibet, China. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Mint.

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Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Country	China
State	Tibet

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Sector	Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government
Article published date	2025-09-16

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