China’s Mega Dam on the Brahmaputra and India’s Counter Plan
Why in the news
China approved the world’s biggest dam in Tibet; India’s counter is a large dam on its side of the river.
| Aspect | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Site | Great Bend, Medog county, Tibetan Autonomous Region | Yingkiong, Arunachal Pradesh |
| Cost | $137 billion | About Rs 50,000 crore |
| Context | 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) and goals to 2035 | Counter to river diversion plans |
About the Brahmaputra
- Flows through southwestern China, northeastern India and Bangladesh.
- Names: Luit (Assamese), Yarlung Tsangpo (Tibetan), Siang/Dihang (Arunachali).
Exam angle
- Dam sites: Medog and Yingkiong.