India is concerned that if the waters are diverted, then projects on the Brahmaputra, especially in Arunachal Pradesh, may get affected.
India will monitor the Chinese Zam Hydropower Station on the Brahmaputra river over reports that it may disrupt water supplies in the country.
"We have ongoing consultations mechanism with China on water resources sector... China has repeatedly assured us that they have no intention of diverting water of the river and the Chinese projects that are coming up including this one are run-of-the-mill projects, said an External Affairs Ministry spokesperson.
"Therefore, we will continue to monitor the situation and if we feel that it need our concerns to be conveyed to the Chinese side we will certainly do it," the spokesperson added.
Two days ago, China operationalised its USD 1.5 billion Zam Hydropower Station, the largest in Tibet, built on the Brahmaputra, which has raised concerns that there may be disruption in the water supplies to India.
Operationalising the dam, China said it will take into consideration India's concerns and will remain in contact with New Delhi on this.