Subansiri & Other Hydroelectric Projects

Articles, petitions, research papers and legal filings on hydroelectric projects in North East India.

Explore Resources

46+

Documents & Publications

150+

Proposed Peaking Dams

2880 MW

Dibang Dam Capacity

2012–2021

Years of Advocacy

Research & Resources

Publications, legal filings, petitions and awareness materials on dam projects in the region.

Publications & Documents

1. Quo Vadis, Arunachal Dams

By Pradip Kr. Bhuyan

Published in The Assam Tribune • 4 October 2021
2. Grave Threat to Brahmaputra Because of Peaking Type of Hydro Electric Projects (HEPs) in Arunachal

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3. Letter from Dr. D N Buragohain on Alternative Dam Proposal

By Dr. D N Buragohain, Emeritus Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering

Letter regarding alternative proposal by Mr. P K Bhuyan
4. The Chinese Dams on Yarlung Tsampo (Brahmaputra) – The Real Issues

By Pradip Kr. Bhuyan

Published in The Sentinel • 14 December 2016
5. Our Dams in Arunachal: The Real Issues

By Pradip Kr. Bhuyan

Published in The Sentinel • 15 December 2016 Part 1 Part 2
6. Rejoinder to MoEFCC Reply by Petitioners

Rejoinder to the reply on behalf of Respondent No. 2, Ministry of Environment etc.
7. NGT Eastern Zone Bench Order – 10 May 2016

Order of Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Kolkata based on rejoinder of the Petitioner
8. Appeal No. 4 of 2015 – Dibang Multipurpose Dam (2880 MW)

Case filed before the NGT Kolkata Branch challenging the Environmental Clearance; admitted 30 July 2015
9. Petition for Basin-wise Cumulative Assessment of Arunachal Dams

By Bhaskar, North East Initiative

NGT, Eastern Region, Kolkata • Filed 30 April 2015, admitted 7 May 2015
10. NGT Order of 7 May 2015 – Application No. 29/2015/E2

Major intervention by the National Green Tribunal on dams of Arunachal
11. Press Release – North East Initiative

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12. Memorandum to the Prime Minister of India

By 13 grass-root organisations of Assam; Editor: Pradip Kr. Bhuyan

On catastrophic effects of 150+ peaking dams and sustainable 24×7 true RoR alternatives
13. Sustainable Development for Arunachal Dams

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14. UN Human Rights Commission Letter to Govt. of India – Subansiri Dam

Letter via Ambassador of India to the UNO regarding Lower Subansiri
15. Sustainable Development and Dams

By Pradip Kr. Bhuyan

Published in The Assam Tribune • 25 October 2014
16. Chinese Dams in Tibet

By Pradip Kr. Bhuyan

Published in The Assam Tribune • 29 November 2014
17. Why Subansiri Dam Cannot Be Built in Present Format: Way Forward

By P. K. Bhuyan

Published in The Sentinel • 10 November 2014
18. Alternative 24×7 Sustainable Dam for Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project

By P. K. Bhuyan

Indicative view of 24×7 Dam cum Weir in place of present SLHEP Dam
19. Hope for Subansiri & Arunachal Dams: A Sustainable Model

By Pradip Kumar Bhuyan, IITan & Senior Citizen

Volte face by MoEF in Uttarakhand
20. Filing Before NGT Eastern Bench – MA No. 5 of 2014 in OA No. 346/2013

Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project filed by Assam Public Works (APW)
21. Some Fishes of Subansiri Downstream of Subansiri Lower Dam

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22. Arunachal Dams

By Rezina Mihu, Debang – Indigenous Peoples Welfare Society, Arunachal Pradesh

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23. Impacts of Large Dams on Endangered Ganges River Dolphins of Brahmaputra

By Dr. Abdul Wakid, Dr. Partha Jyoti Das, Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar

Covers Lower Siang, Dibang, Lower Demwe, Lower Subansiri and Kulsi Dams
24. Grave Danger for the Ganges Dolphin (Platanista gangetica) in Subansiri River

By Debojit Baruah, Lakhi P. Hazarika, Bikramaditya Bakalial, Sabita Borah, Ranjit Dutta, S. P. Biswas

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25. Assam: Promise of Industrial Development and Employment from Petrochemicals

By P. K. Bhuyan

Will it remain unfulfilled?
26. Site Inspection Report – Proposed DEMWE Lower Hydroelectric Project

By Dr. A. Rahmani

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27. The Demwe Project Gives a Damn About Dolphins, or Conservation

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28. 4-Hour Generation Dams of Uttarakhand: Ministry of Environment Does a Volte Face
Updated 16 October 2014
29. Uttarakhand Hydropower Dams

By Sunil Mow

Updated 16 July 2014
Katha Barta – Interview with Homen Borgohain (News Live)

Sri Pradip Kumar Bhuyan on Alternative Dam Proposal for Lower Subansiri HEP
Katha Barta – Interview with Sri Mrinal Talukdar (Pratidin Time)

Sri Pradip Kumar Bhuyan on Alternative Dam Proposal for Lower Subansiri HEP
32. News Item – Plea on Dibang Dam Nod

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33. Widespread Protest in Assam Against Environmental Clearance of Dibang Multipurpose Project

News items on protests against MoEFCC clearance
34. News Items on NGT Direction of 7 May 2015 on Arunachal Dams
Published 12 May 2015 • Based on petition by Pradip Kumar Bhuyan
35. Demwe Hydroelectric Project Put on Hold

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36. Saraighat Bridge on Brahmaputra in Guwahati
Updated 16 October 2014
37. NE Voice Muffled to Clear Dibang Path
Published in The Telegraph • 21 October 2014
38. Dams Without Responsibility
Published in The Hindu • 16 July 2014
39. Aspects of Lower Subansiri Project

By P. K. Bhuyan

Published in The Sentinel • 5 February 2012
40. Lower Subansiri Hydel Project

By P. K. Bhuyan

3 February 2012
41. Arunachal Dams: Catastrophe in Making

By P. K. Bhuyan

13 March 2014
42. অৰুণাচলৰ জলবিদ্যুৎ প্ৰকল্প: বিৰূপ প্ৰভাৱ আৰু বিকল্প

By P. K. Bhuyan

Published in Niyamiya Barta • 26 March 2017
43. Towards Sustainable Hydropower Development in Arunachal, Northeast India

By P. K. Bhuyan

Published in The Sentinel • 27 February 2015
44. The Crux of the Problem: 4-Hour Power Generation Projects

By P. K. Bhuyan

13 July 2014
45. Dams in NE: Crux of the Problem

By P. K. Bhuyan

Published in The Assam Tribune • 21 August 2014
46. Subansiri Project: Some Facts

By P. K. Bhuyan

Published in The Sentinel • 27 July 2014

About this Section

This section contains articles, legal filings, research papers and news items on:

  • Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project
  • Dibang Multipurpose Dam
  • Demwe Lower HEP
  • Peaking vs. 24×7 Run-of-River Dams
  • Environmental & Ecological Impacts
  • National Green Tribunal Orders
  • Brahmaputra River & Dolphins
  • Chinese Dams on Yarlung Tsangpo

Key Contributor

Pradip Kumar Bhuyan
IITian & Senior Citizen, petitioner before the National Green Tribunal and author of multiple articles on sustainable dam design for Arunachal Pradesh.

Contact: bhuyanpk1935@gmail.com

PDF Resources

All documents are available as downloadable PDF files. Video interviews are linked to YouTube.