Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Ex-Foreign Secretary Slams China's Brahmaputra Dam Project
China is building a big dam on a river that flows into India and Bangladesh.
A former Indian official is upset because China isn't sharing information and might cause problems for these countries.
He says China is being unfair, especially since it supports Pakistan on a similar water treaty.
The dam could harm the environment and cause floods or droughts.
The official also points out that people living in the area, especially Tibetans, haven't been included in any discussions about the dam.
India and Bangladesh are worried about how this might affect their water supply and economies.
Former Indian Foreign Secretary criticizes China's Brahmaputra mega-dam project.
Sibal accuses China of hypocrisy for ignoring downstream nations' rights.
Concerns raised over environmental damage and lack of information.
Tibetans excluded from discussions about the project.
India and Bangladesh fear strategic and economic impacts.
- Who
- Former Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal, China, India, Bangladesh, and Tibetans.
- What
- China is constructing a mega-dam on the Brahmaputra River.
- When
- July 20, 2025 (based on X post date reference)
- Where
- The project is located on the lower Yarlung Zangbo River (Brahmaputra) in China.
- Why
- Concerns exist regarding environmental damage, strategic implications, and economic impacts for downstream nations.
China's Stance
India & Bangladesh's Perspective
Water Sharing
China's Stance
Undisclosed, no water-sharing agreement with India or Bangladesh
India & Bangladesh's Perspective
India and Bangladesh's right to information and prior consultation
- River Name
- Yarlung Zangbo/Brahmaputra
- Location
- China (Tibet)
- Downstream Nations
- India, Bangladesh
- Critic
- Kanwal Sibal (Former Indian Foreign Secretary)
- Critic's Main Concern
- Secrecy, environmental impact, and rights of downstream nations