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Ravi's avatar

must read for all researchers on China's transboundary endeavor's

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Ravi's avatar

Good evening Sir, a pointed article covering all essential details

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Mahesh's avatar

Well articulated

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Dr Y Nithiyanandam's avatar

Thank you

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Chaithanya Madhurantakam's avatar

Well articulated and with fine data.

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Dr Y Nithiyanandam's avatar

Thank you !

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Anuj Seth's avatar

Very informative article.

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Dr Y Nithiyanandam's avatar

Hello, thank you for reading and your appreciation!

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The Kind Questioner's avatar

Thanks for a very detailed coverage. If dams in general affect the Earth's CG and revolution then all dams including the ones in India should be banned. Also, the problem with the Brahmaputra is not a lack of water during "dry months" but the opposite - too much water during rains and flooding in the banks causing hundreds of people to shift homes overnight.

The way I see it, it could be a win-win for everyone. Where an agreement leads to controlled flow of water to India ( and hence stability in the bank inhabitants lives) and green power which is good not only for China but the whole world. In fact, the main burden of displacing inhabitants in the catchment areas will be China's.

Will China use it as a weapon and destroy the lives of thousands of innocent Indian inhabitants along the banks? In today's trade connected and media intense world, why would any country, even a rogue country like North Korea do that? China's BRI has over a hundred countries of the world signed up for peaceful trade and prosperity. Would they take such a stupid step??

And why cannot these apprehensions be voiced by our diplomats in the MEA to China? And obtain an open assurance for the world to see and note? It's not such a difficult proposition.

I'm afraid I am simply not convinced by the argument of this article. But thanks for the sharp pics! It helped visualise the area very well.

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Dr Y Nithiyanandam's avatar

Hello, thanks for reading!

To answer in short - We are discussing the construction of a massive dam in one of the world's most delicate ecosystems. The upper riparian country enjoys several natural advantages and has minimal impact on its territory. However, this project would significantly affect the people and natural resources in the lower region. Our worries about the potential negative consequences are further compounded by the lessons learned from similar initiatives in other transboundary rivers.

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