Arunachal cabinet approves panel to survey proposed Siang dam
The Arunachal Pradesh state cabinet has approved a panel to survey the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, which is estimated to generate 11,000 megawatts of electricity. The decision comes as many villagers oppose preparation of the project’s pre-feasibility report. The available report gives no details about the panel’s membership or mandate.
The Arunachal Pradesh state cabinet has approved a panel to conduct a survey related to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, The Hindu reports. The project is estimated to generate 11,000 megawatts of electricity. The approved survey is connected with the preparation of a pre-feasibility report for the proposed mega dam.
Many villagers have opposed the effort to prepare that report, according to the source. The available material does not set out the reasons for their opposition or describe any consultations between the government and affected communities. It also does not identify the members of the newly approved panel, specify when the survey will begin or say what decision will follow its work.
The cabinet’s approval therefore advances the survey process while opposition to the pre-feasibility exercise remains part of the project’s reported context.
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