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Siang Dam: Development, Security & Indigenous Rights

SIANG DAM: DEVELOPMENT, SECURITY AND INDIGENOUS RIGHTS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Rising Opposition: The proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in Arunachal Pradesh is facing protests from indigenous Adi communities concerned about displacement, livelihood losses and cultural heritage. Strategic Context: The Centre considers the project important to counter China’s proposed 60,000-MW hydropower project …