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Arunachal Pradesh Protest Over 11,200-MW Siang River Dam
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🗓 08 Oct 2026, 01:18 PM
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Arunachal Pradesh has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 11,200‑MW dam on the Siang River.
Arunachal Pradesh has staged a protest against a proposed 11,200‑MW dam on the Siang River, calling for a halt to the project.
The state government has raised concerns about the potential impact of the dam on the river’s ecosystem and local communities, urging the central authorities to reconsider the plan.
The protest has drawn attention to the broader debate over large hydroelectric projects in the region and their implications for environmental conservation and sustainable development.
The state government has raised concerns about the potential impact of the dam on the river’s ecosystem and local communities, urging the central authorities to reconsider the plan.
The protest has drawn attention to the broader debate over large hydroelectric projects in the region and their implications for environmental conservation and sustainable development.