Archive · 5 Aug 2025
China's Brahmaputra Dam Advances, India's Project Stalled
China is building a massive dam that could impact areas in India.
India planned a dam to help protect against the Chinese one, but it's stuck due to local concerns.
This means there's a risk of flooding or water shortages.
Also, a different dam project in India has been delayed because of safety checks.
China is constructing a mega-dam near the Brahmaputra's great bend.
The dam aims to generate 60,000 MW of power.
India's Upper Siang project, intended to mitigate the dam's effects, is delayed.
The Upper Siang project is facing local opposition and hasn't started.
The Lower Subansiri project's commissioning is delayed due to safety concerns.
- Who
- China, India, NHPC, NEEPCO, and local people.
- What
- China is constructing a mega-dam near the Brahmaputra River.
- When
- Construction is currently underway. The Chinese dam is planned to complete by 2030.
- Where
- Near the great bend of the Brahmaputra River in China, affecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in India.
- Why
- China aims to generate power; India aims to mitigate potential negative impacts.
India's Concerns
China's Perspective
Impact of the Dam
India's Concerns
Potential for flooding and water shortages.
China's Perspective
China's perspective, assuming construction benefits.
- Project
- Brahmaputra Mega-Dam
- Location
- Near the great bend of the Brahmaputra River
- Capacity
- 60,000 MW (China dam); 9.2 billion cubic meters of water (India project)
- India's Project
- Upper Siang dam
- Status of India's project
- Delayed due to local opposition.
