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Politics
Arunachal Protest Over China’s Mega Dam vs India’s Siang Project
✍️ Business Today
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 08:17 PM
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Arunachal Pradesh residents have staged protests against China’s planned mega dam, arguing it threatens the Siang River project and local livelihoods. The protests highlight concerns over environmental impact and cross‑border water security.
Arunachal Pradesh has seen a surge in protests as residents oppose China’s proposed mega dam on the Siang River, which they say could jeopardise the state’s own Siang project and local ecosystems.
The demonstrations, held in several border villages, centre on fears that the dam would alter water flow, affect fish populations and threaten livelihoods dependent on the river.
Local leaders have called on the central government to engage in a dialogue with China, urging a reassessment of the dam’s environmental and social impact assessments.
The protests underscore the broader India‑China water‑security dispute, with both sides citing the need for transparent cross‑border cooperation to safeguard shared resources.
The demonstrations, held in several border villages, centre on fears that the dam would alter water flow, affect fish populations and threaten livelihoods dependent on the river.
Local leaders have called on the central government to engage in a dialogue with China, urging a reassessment of the dam’s environmental and social impact assessments.
The protests underscore the broader India‑China water‑security dispute, with both sides citing the need for transparent cross‑border cooperation to safeguard shared resources.