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Arunachal Pradesh Protests 11,200 MW Siang Dam Project
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🗓 26 Oct 2026, 12:48 AM
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Protests have erupted in Arunachal Pradesh against the construction of a massive hydroelectric dam, the 11,200 MW Siang Dam project. Locals are concerned about the potential environmental and social impacts of the project.
The Siang Dam project, with a capacity of 11,200 MW, is being developed in Arunachal Pradesh. It has sparked protests from local communities who fear the dam will have detrimental effects on the environment and their livelihoods. They are particularly concerned about the potential for displacement, disruption of traditional fishing practices, and damage to the fragile ecosystem of the Siang River.