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The Siang River flows past the proposed site of the dam project, where construction may begin if the plan is approved.

Arunachal villagers drop resistance, sign on to Siang dam project

May 24, 2025, 10:40 AM - 9 min read

Villagers in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang district have signed an MoU with the state government to begin a feasibility study for the 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, aimed at generating clean energy and countering China’s hydropower development upstream on the Yarlung Tsangpo.

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The serene Siang River flows undisturbed (R). Civil societies have urged President Murmu's (L) action to preserve its natural beauty and protect the livelihoods of indigenous communities.

Resistance to Siang Dam grows, President’s help sought

December 20, 2024, 07:46 PM - 2 min read

Environmental groups and indigenous organisations urged President Murmu to withdraw paramilitary forces from Siang Valley, opposing a massive hydropower project that threatens biodiversity, livelihoods, and cultural heritage in Arunachal Pradesh.

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Locals in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang district protest peacefully against the proposed Upper Siang hydropower project in the month of August this year.

Arunachal's Siang protest hydro project, CAPF called in

December 12, 2024, 02:53 PM - 3 min read

The deployment of CAPF in Arunachal’s Siang district to facilitate surveys for the Upper Siang hydropower project has triggered protests, with locals fearing displacement and ecological harm.

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The NHPC has identified three sites in Upper Siang and Siang districts for the dam’s construction: one between Parong and Deging villages, another near Ugeng at Riga village, and a third between Ditte-Dime and Geku.

Community outcry over proposed hydro projects in Arunachal

October 14, 2024, 02:41 PM - 2 min read

Hundreds of residents gathered in Geku village to voice their opposition to the preliminary assessments conducted for the hydropower initiative.

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Anti-dam protesters rally in Dite Dime, Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, expressing opposition to the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP).

Arunachal's anti-dam protestors get notices, brews rebellion

September 7, 2024, 11:47 AM - 3 min read

Upper Siang Deputy Commissioner Hage Lailang issued the notices earlier this week, citing possible disciplinary actions for insubordination and misconduct under the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964.

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