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India Unveils $77 Billion Plan to Harness 76 GW Hydropower from Brahmaputra Basin by 2047
In response to China's $77 billion hydropower project on the Brahmaputra River, India is also considering a water storage project. The project aims to mitigate the impact of China's projects and improve water management. This plan by India could raise concerns in China, as the Brahmaputra River is a vital water source for India and Bangladesh.
On Monday, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) said that it has prepared a $77 billion transmission plan to transfer more than 76 gigawatts of hydropower capacity from the Brahmaputra basin by 2047 to meet India's growing electricity demand.
In a report released on Monday, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) stated that the scheme includes 208 large hydropower projects in 12 sub-basins of the northeastern states, with a potential capacity of approximately 64.9 gigawatts and an additional 11.1 gigawatts from pumped-storage plants.
The Brahmaputra River originates in Tibet, China, enters India, flows through Bangladesh, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. The Brahmaputra River holds significant hydropower potential in the Indian territory near the Chinese border in Arunachal Pradesh.
