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China Brahmaputra mega dam project: In a massive development building one of China's most expensive projects, China officially began the construction on a mega dam project in the lower reaches of the

China Brahmaputra mega dam project: In a massive development building one of China’s most expensive projects, China officially began the construction on a mega dam project in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo – upper reaches of the Brahmaputra River in Tibet. Raising major concerns in the downstream countries, including India and Bangladesh, the project has been in headlines across the world. Here are all the details you need to know about the Chinese dam on Yarlung Tsangpo and how it will affect India.

How will China’s mega dam affect India?

In a matter of concern for India, it should be noted that while the Chinese government has said that the project will primarily deliver electricity for external consumption while also addressing local demand in Xizang, the construction of the massive dam could severely harm the interests of downstream states of the Brahmaputra, as per a report by news agency IANS.

Why is India worried after China’s massive dam project?

Following the announcement by China of the mega dam project, New Delhi had registered its concerns with the Chinese side on December 30 last year, including on “the need for transparency and consultation” with downstream countries.

As per reports covered by State agencies of China, the dam is one of China’s most expensive projects, along with being world’s largest dam will cost $167 billion (about Rs 14 lakh crore).

What steps is India taking against China?

India has been carefully monitoring all developments relating to the Brahmaputra river, including plans by China to develop hydropower projects, and taken necessary measures to protect its interests, including preventive and corrective measures to safeguard life and livelihood of Indian citizens residing in downstream areas.

In a significant development against the move, the issue was also raised during the visit of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to Beijing for a meeting of the Foreign Secretary-Vice Foreign Minister mechanism between both countries on January 26-27, following which both countries had announced their decision to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

(With inputs from agencies)