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Arunachal Deputy CM Defends Siang River Project, Says Power Generation Secondary
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 02:38 PM
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The Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh defended the Siang River hydro project, emphasizing that power generation is a secondary benefit amid rising concerns over a Chinese dam on the river.
The Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh held a press conference on Tuesday to defend the state’s Siang River hydroelectric project. He clarified that while the project will generate electricity, its primary purpose is to secure water resources and enhance regional security.
The defense came as India has expressed alarm over a Chinese dam being constructed upstream on the Siang River, which flows through Arunachal Pradesh. The Deputy CM stressed that the project’s strategic value outweighs its power generation potential.
Officials noted that the Siang project is part of a broader plan to improve infrastructure in the northeastern state, and that the government is working closely with central authorities to ensure compliance with national security protocols.
The defense came as India has expressed alarm over a Chinese dam being constructed upstream on the Siang River, which flows through Arunachal Pradesh. The Deputy CM stressed that the project’s strategic value outweighs its power generation potential.
Officials noted that the Siang project is part of a broader plan to improve infrastructure in the northeastern state, and that the government is working closely with central authorities to ensure compliance with national security protocols.