Why India’s answer to China’s mega dam is facing resistance in Siang valley
In Arunachal Pradesh, the ambitious 11,200 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project has ignited fierce resistance from local tribes. They express fears about the potential displacement of over 150,000 residents and the loss of villages and farmland. While state officials assert that the pre-feasibility report is merely an early assessment, indigenous communities voice discontent over unauthorized survey...
Key Takeaways
- In Arunachal Pradesh, the ambitious 11,200 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project has ignited fierce resistance from local tribes.
- They express fears about the potential displacement of over 150,000 residents and the loss of villages and farmland.
- While state officials assert that the pre-feasibility report is merely an early assessment, indigenous communities voice discontent over unauthorized survey actions and urge a reevaluation of the initiative.
In Arunachal Pradesh, the ambitious 11,200 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project has ignited fierce resistance from local tribes. They express fears about the potential displacement of over 150,000 residents and the loss of villages and farmland. While state officials assert that the pre-feasibility report is merely an early assessment, indigenous communities voice discontent over unauthorized survey actions and urge a reevaluation of the initiative.
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This summary was curated from Times of India.