Summary
Indigenous communities in India's northeast are protesting against a proposed mega-dam, which aims to counter a similar project by China in Tibet. The dam, planned in Arunachal Pradesh, could significantly impact local tribes like the Adi people, who rely on the river for their livelihood and cultural identity. The debate highlights ongoing tensions between India and China regarding water resources and border disputes.
Key Facts
- Indian Indigenous communities are protesting against a planned mega-dam in Arunachal Pradesh, northeast India.
- India wants the dam to counter China's Yaxia project in Tibet, which China claims will not harm downstream countries.
- The proposed Indian dam would create a reservoir as big as four million Olympic-sized swimming pools.
- The Adi tribe, who live near the proposed site, rely on the river for their culture and livelihood.
- The dam could produce up to 11,600 megawatts of hydropower, improving India's energy grid.
- Local residents fear the dam will flood their villages and erase their way of life.
- India and China have ongoing disputes over borders, with water resources being a significant concern.
