{"id":1288981,"date":"2024-12-28T14:51:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-28T09:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1288981"},"modified":"2024-12-28T14:51:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-28T09:21:48","slug":"china-is-building-worlds-biggest-hydropower-dam-in-tibet-rs-11-lakh-crore-expense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/china-is-building-worlds-biggest-hydropower-dam-in-tibet-rs-11-lakh-crore-expense\/","title":{"rendered":"China Is Building World&#8217;s Biggest Hydropower Dam In Tibet: Rs 11 Lakh Crore Expense"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>China has approved the construction of the world\u2019s largest hydropower dam on the lower Yarlung Tsangpo river, aiming to generate three times the energy of the Three Gorges Dam. While Beijing hails the project as an eco-friendly development aligned with climate goals, it raises fears of community displacement in Tibet and environmental effects in India and Bangladesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-28-at-2.48.18\u202fPM-1024x573.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1288993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-28-at-2.48.18\u202fPM-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-28-at-2.48.18\u202fPM-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-28-at-2.48.18\u202fPM-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-28-at-2.48.18\u202fPM-1536x860.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-28-at-2.48.18\u202fPM.png 1850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview: The Yarlung Tsangpo Dam Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The hydropower dam, located on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo river, will surpass the energy generation of the Three Gorges Dam, currently the largest of its kind. The Chinese government asserts that the project will prioritize ecological protection, boost local prosperity, and contribute to achieving Beijing\u2019s climate neutrality targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, experts estimate the project could cost up to <strong>\u00a51 trillion ($127 billion)<\/strong> and require massive infrastructure, including at least four 20 km-long tunnels through the Namcha Barwa mountain. The river\u2019s dramatic topography and steep canyon\u2014among the world\u2019s deepest\u2014pose significant engineering challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tibetan Displacement and Environmental Concerns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Human rights groups and environmentalists have voiced strong opposition, citing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Displacement of Communities<\/strong>: Similar to the Three Gorges Dam, which displaced 1.4 million people, this project may uproot local Tibetan communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ecosystem Damage<\/strong>: The Tibetan Plateau, home to diverse ecosystems, could face irreversible damage. Critics argue that the dam exemplifies Beijing\u2019s exploitation of Tibetan land and people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier hydropower projects in Tibet have provoked protests, often met with harsh crackdowns. In 2024, Tibetan protests against the Gangtuo Dam led to arrests, beatings, and injuries. Activists argue the Yarlung Tsangpo dam could escalate tensions further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Geopolitical and Environmental Risks for India and Bangladesh<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yarlung Tsangpo flows south into India\u2019s Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, then onward into Bangladesh, forming a critical water source for both nations. Concerns include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Control Over Water Flow<\/strong>: Experts fear the dam may empower China to regulate water availability downstream, impacting agriculture and economies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Risk of Floods and Landslides<\/strong>: The dam\u2019s construction in an earthquake-prone area increases the likelihood of disasters that could have cross-border effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>India has responded by exploring its own hydropower projects to mitigate potential adverse impacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Engineering Challenges and Safety Risks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The site\u2019s location along tectonic plate boundaries raises safety concerns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Earthquake-induced landslides and mud-rock flows pose significant risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extensive excavation in the gorge could destabilize the area, increasing landslide frequency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A senior Chinese engineer previously warned about the uncontrollable nature of such disasters, highlighting the dangers to the project and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Road Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While China frames the Yarlung Tsangpo dam as a renewable energy milestone, its environmental, social, and geopolitical implications are profound. As Beijing moves forward, opposition from Tibetan activists, international environmental groups, and neighboring countries is likely to intensify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project underscores the complex interplay between ambitious infrastructure development and its far-reaching consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/crmn127kmr4o\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>China has approved the construction of the world\u2019s largest hydropower dam on the lower Yarlung Tsangpo river, aiming to generate three times the energy of the Three Gorges Dam. 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