The Dam-Building Spree in Arunachal Pradesh Is Taking a Toll on its Biodiversity
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The Dam-Building Spree in Arunachal Pradesh Is Taking a Toll on its Biodiversity

India is currently building as many as six large hydropower plants in Arunachal Pradesh. Experts say high costs, environmental damage and human rights concerns raise questions about the rationale behind the government’s push for dams.