Lok Sabha Debates
Need To Take Adequate Safety Measures With Regard To Construction Of Dams In North ... on 11 August, 2011
> Title: Need to take adequate safety measures with regard to construction of dams in North East region keeping in view the location of Assam in sensitive and seismological area.
SHRI RAMEN DEKA (MANGALDOI): Assam is geologically and seismological sensitive area. The people of Assam is anxious to know about the effect of the dams constructed in Arunachal Pradesh on Assam. There is no idea as to how many power projects are constructed in the region. Brahmputra river is the life line of Assam. The dam constructed in upstream of Brahmaputra or the tributaries of the upstream flowing to Brahmaputra will definitely bear impact on the lower stream of Brahmaputra. China is also trying to divert the water at the Great Bend, the upstream of Brahmaputra.
In view of this, I urge upon the Government to come with a white paper on ongoing Power Projects in Arunachal Pradesh and steps taken to safeguard Assam before any damage takes place. The Government should take up the matter with China in this respect on top priority.