Dams For Development? The Debate Rages On
Dams have been emblematic of the World Bank’s approach to development for many decades. From the bank’s early years in...
hydropower projects
China’s Entry In Indo-Pak Waters Dispute Adds A Further Ripple In South Asia
With the future of a crucial water-sharing treaty between India and Pakistan up in the air, one outside party is...
More Small Hydel Projects In Hills Has Ministry For Environment Worried
Raising concerns over the increasing number of proposals for smaller hydropower projects with capacities below 5 MW in hill states...
Joshimath, A Disaster Of Ignored Warnings
Residents of the ancient pilgrim town of Joshimath were forced to flee their homes in the freezing weather of January...
Shrinking Glaciers Threaten Energy Transitions
As glaciers shrink and monsoon rainfall becomes more unpredictable due to climate change, uncertainty around the viability of hydropower projects...
Nepal Hydro Projects: India Replaces China
In recent years, Nepal has started to shift hydropower projects worth billions of dollars from Chinese developers to Indian companies....
Opinion: Decision-Makers In AP Need To Take EIA Seriously
On 2 December 2021, the Parliament of India passed the Dam Safety Bill, 2019. This is cause for cautious hope....
