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Arunachal Siang Dam Sparks Community Outcry Over Land Loss
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 09:08 AM
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A dam project in Arunachal Pradesh's Siang district is facing opposition from local communities who fear the loss of land and cultural heritage.
A new dam project in Arunachal Pradesh's Siang district has sparked protests from local communities who say it will lead to the loss of their land and cultural heritage. The residents of Siang district are concerned that the dam will inundate their ancestral lands and displace them from their homes. They argue that the project will also damage sacred sites and disrupt traditional ways of life. The government has yet to respond to the community's concerns.