India seeks transparency from China over construction of mega dam on River Brahmaputra

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Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 10 (ANI): The Government of India has raised serious concerns over China’s reported construction of a mega dam on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, a development that could have significant implications for South Asia’s ecology, water security, and geopolitics, according to Phayul.

The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that they were carefully monitoring China’s hydropower project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo (upper reaches of the Brahmaputra) River in Tibet.

This project, first made public in 1986, has been a subject of concern for India due to its potential impact on the country’s interests and the livelihoods of local tribes.

Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, said that the government carefully monitors all developments related to the Brahmaputra River and takes necessary measures to protect its interests. The government has consistently ...

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