Arunachal CM Khandu Meets Community Groups Amid Siang Dam Controversy

Chief Minister Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh held a meeting with representatives from various community-based organizations to address concerns regarding the proposed Siang mega dam project. The meeting aimed to facilitate dialogue and understand the perspectives of local communities who have expressed apprehensions about the potential environmental and social impacts of the dam. The Siang mega dam project has been a subject of controversy, with some groups raising concerns about its impact on the local ecosystem, livelihoods, and cultural heritage. The government is seeking to balance the need for hydroelectric power generation with the concerns of the local population.