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Arunachal CM to Visit Siang, Upper Siang Amid Mega Dam Concerns
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 07:17 PM
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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister will likely visit the Siang and Upper Siang districts as concerns grow over the proposed mega dam project in the region.
Arunachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister is expected to travel to the Siang and Upper Siang districts in the coming days, according to state officials.
The visit comes amid growing apprehensions about a proposed mega dam project slated for the region.
Local communities and environmental groups have raised concerns that the dam could displace thousands of residents and alter the river’s ecology. State authorities say the CM will meet with district leaders to discuss mitigation measures and assess the project’s feasibility.
The government has promised to conduct a comprehensive environmental impact assessment before proceeding.
The visit comes amid growing apprehensions about a proposed mega dam project slated for the region.
Local communities and environmental groups have raised concerns that the dam could displace thousands of residents and alter the river’s ecology. State authorities say the CM will meet with district leaders to discuss mitigation measures and assess the project’s feasibility.
The government has promised to conduct a comprehensive environmental impact assessment before proceeding.