Arunachal's Mega Dam: A Shield Against China's Water Threats

Arunachal Pradesh's water transport minister, Ojing Tasing, is standing firm on the state's decision to build an 11,000 MW hydroelectric project on the Siang river. This dam, the largest in North-East India, is seen as a safeguard against potential water threats from China's planned 60,000 MW dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet. Tasing emphasized that the primary goal is national security, not power generation. He also mentioned that some NGOs are encouraging local villagers to oppose the project. The Siang dam's reservoir at Parong would hold nine billion cubic meters of water, potentially protecting northeastern states from excess water release from China. Tasing stressed that without this dam, India could face severe consequences if China uses its dam as a "hydro bomb."

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