Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Indian government is “on high” alert following China’s announcement to construct the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet.

China reiterates its plan to build the world's biggest dam over the Brahmaputra River in Tibet. Says that the planned project near the Indian border has gone through rigorous scientific verification and that it will not have any negative impact on downstream countries.

China plans to build the world's largest dam over the Brahmaputra River, near the Indian border, claiming it will not negatively impact downstream countries. India and Bangladesh have expressed concerns.

The reaction from Rajnath Singh came days after China announced its plan to construct the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra, and India said it will continue to monitor and take necessary measures to protect its interests.

China defends plan to build world's largest dam on Brahmaputra river, addressing safety and environmental concerns.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the government is on alert regarding China's plan to construct a mega dam on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet, close to its border with India.

China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, aiming to develop clean energy and address climate c

China on Friday (December 27, 2024) defended its plan to build the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet, saying the project will not “negatively affect” lower riparian states and that safety issues have been addressed through decades of studies.

Concerns have been raised in India about the hydropower project enabling China to flood border areas during times of conflict.