📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / United States Department of State
Politics
Arunachal Pradesh Deputy CM Says State Ready for Dialogue with Opponents of Siang Project
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 05:52 AM
👁 24
The deputy chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh announced that the state government is prepared to engage in talks with all groups opposing the Siang river development project.
Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh stated that the state is open to holding discussions with every group that has raised objections to the Siang project. The comment was made in response to growing concerns from local communities and environmental activists about the proposed development on the Siang river. While the government has not detailed the specific terms of any future talks, it emphasized a willingness to listen to stakeholders and address their grievances. Officials indicated that the dialogue will aim to balance developmental goals with ecological and social considerations. No further announcements were made regarding timelines or the format of the proposed engagement.