DAMS, DUCTS AND DIPLOMATIC DILEMMAS: India’s dominance and Bangladesh’s decision
INDIA is investing $1 billion to accelerate the construction of 12 hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh, aiming to harness the state’s estimated hydropower potential of more than 57,000MW. The strategy includes developing at least 135 hydroelectric projects along the River Brahmaputra. However, building dams upstream may worsen water shortage...