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Brahmaputra Tunnel Project – India’s First Under-River Road Tunnel Introduction The Brahmaputra Tunnel Project is India’s first planned under-river road tunnel, to be constructed beneath the Brahmaputra River in Assam. Designed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), this landmark project aims to revolutionize transport connectivity, boost defence logistics, and accelerate socio-economic growth in the North-East …
Read MoreChina’s Mega Dam on Brahmaputra Raises Strategic Concerns Why in the News? China has started building a massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Zangbo River (Brahmaputra) near Arunachal Pradesh. With a 60,000 MW capacity, this $167.8-billion mega dam has triggered concerns in India over water flow, ecological impact, and strategic risks. Strategic and Environmental Concerns …
Read MoreChina Begins Construction of Mega Hydropower Dam on Brahmaputra in Tibet 📍 Location: Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region 🏞 River: Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo in China) Key Highlights China has officially commenced construction of a massive hydropower project on the Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Tsangpo) in Nyingchi, close to the India-Tibet border in Arunachal Pradesh, stirring concerns …
Read MoreImpact of Chinese Dams on Brahmaputra River Flow Why in the News? Concerns have resurfaced over China’s proposed Medog hydropower project near the Great Bend of the Brahmaputra river system. This massive Brahmaputra dam China project has reignited discussions about water security and transboundary rivers between China and India. Amid fears of reduced downstream flow, …
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