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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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December 29, 2024, 03:07 PM - 3 min read
The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, with its dual goals of hydropower and flood control, is Arunachal’s response to China's ambitious Brahmaputra dam. Chief Minister Pema Khandu stresses its importance for ecological stability and local livelihoods amidst regional tensions.
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December 19, 2024, 04:42 PM - 3 min read
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu accused activists of spreading misinformation about the Siang Multipurpose Project. Meanwhile, protests against the project escalated, with residents raising concerns over displacement, biodiversity loss, and alleged government intimidation through security force deployment.
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December 15, 2024, 09:06 PM - 2 min read
Hundreds in Arunachal Pradesh's Siang district protested against the deployment of security forces for the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, accusing the government of violating their rights and threatening their land and biodiversity.
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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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