India’s Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has unveiled an ambitious Rs 6.4 trillion ($77 billion) transmission plan aimed at harnessing over 76 gigawatts of hydroelectric capacity from the Brahmaputra basin by 2047. This initiative is particularly significant given concerns regarding China’s upstream dam projects that could drastically reduce water flows, affecting India’s hydroelectric generation. The plan encompasses 208 large hydro projects across northeastern states, notably Arunachal Pradesh, which alone has a potential of 52.2 GW. India’s commitment to achieving 500 GW of non-fossil power by 2030 and becoming net-zero by 2070 underscores the strategic importance of this venture in enhancing energy security and reducing dependence on fossil fuels amidst growing regional geopolitical tensions.