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Arunachal CM Urges Dialogue Amid Upper Siang Dam Protests
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 09:02 PM
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Chief Minister Pema Khandu said a Project Feasibility Report does not guarantee dam construction, calling for dialogue to address protests in Upper Siang district.
Upper Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh has seen escalating protests over a proposed dam project, with local communities demanding a halt to construction.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu clarified that a Project Feasibility Report (PFR) is not a definitive green light for building the dam, emphasizing that the report is only one step in a longer decision‑making process.
In a televised address, Khandu urged all parties to engage in constructive dialogue, stating that the government is open to listening to the concerns of the affected residents.
The protests continue, and the state administration has pledged to review the situation while maintaining that the project’s viability will be assessed through a comprehensive review of environmental and social impacts.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu clarified that a Project Feasibility Report (PFR) is not a definitive green light for building the dam, emphasizing that the report is only one step in a longer decision‑making process.
In a televised address, Khandu urged all parties to engage in constructive dialogue, stating that the government is open to listening to the concerns of the affected residents.
The protests continue, and the state administration has pledged to review the situation while maintaining that the project’s viability will be assessed through a comprehensive review of environmental and social impacts.