Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Indian government is “on high” alert following China’s announcement to construct the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet.

The reaction from Rajnath Singh came days after China announced its plan to construct the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra, and India said it will continue to monitor and take necessary measures to protect its interests.

Rajnath Singh assures India's vigilance over China's Brahmaputra dam plans, emphasises dialogue to safeguard interests. Highlights need for open regional communication

The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project will generate electricity and regulate water flow. But locals are angry about government secrecy over the project.

China has reiterated its commitment to building the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River, assuring India and Bangladesh that it will not negatively impact their water resources or the environment,

China on Monday said that the dam over the Brahmaputra river would not have any negative impact on India and Bangladesh. This came after New Delhi registered its protest over the proposed project.China's construction of the hydropower project over the Yarlung Tsangpo River (the Tibetan name for Brahmaputra River) downstream has gone through rigorous scientific verification and will not have any negative impact on the ecological environment,

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the government is on alert regarding China’s plan to construct a mega dam on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet, close to its border with India. Days after China announced its plan to construct the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra,

China plans to build the world's largest dam over the Brahmaputra River, near the Indian border, claiming it will not negatively impact downstream countries. India and Bangladesh have expressed concerns.

China defended the planned project over the Brahmaputra River and claimed Beijing has gone through rigorous scientific verification and will not have any negative impact on downstream countries -- India and Bangladesh.

Concerns have been raised in India about the hydropower project enabling China to flood border areas during times of conflict.

China reiterates its plan to build the world's biggest dam over the Brahmaputra River in Tibet. Says that the planned project near the Indian border has gone through rigorous scientific verification and that it will not have any negative impact on downstream countries.