New Delhi, March 27 -- Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh underscored on Thursday that India is keeping a close eye on China's plans to develop hydropower projects on River Brahmaputra, ensuring the country's interests are protected.

In a written response to a query in the Rajya Sabha, Kirti Vardhan Singh said that the government is monitoring all developments related to the river and taking necessary measures to safeguard the lives and livelihoods of Indian citizens living in downstream areas.

Fauzia Khan, a member of Rajya Sabha, asked Singh if the mega dam was approved by the Chinese government.

"Government carefully monitors all developments relating to the Brahmaputra river, including plans b...