Itanagar, Apr 20: In continuation of ongoing efforts under the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), an additional 17 households from Riew village in Siang district have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the conduct of Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) activities.
The MoU signing took place in the presence of Tayi Taggu, Deputy Commissioner of Siang district, along with Talum Tabing, Chairman of the Village Development Committee (VDC), and Tajan Taki, Vice Chairman of the VDC of Riew village.
Earlier, 62% of households in Riew village had signed MoUs with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, marking a significant milestone for the project and enabling the commencement of the PFR for the proposed 11,000 MW hydropower project.
The latest development further strengthens community participation and facilitates ongoing survey and assessment activities.
Officials stated that as the government and district administration intensified outreach efforts in the Siang region, a majority of villagers in areas likely to be affected by the proposed dam have extended their consent by signing MoUs for the conduct of PFR by NHPC and concerned authorities.
The government has also maintained that if the PFR findings are not favourable, the project will not proceed and the proposal will be dropped.
However, opposition to the project persists, with some villagers continuing to protest against the proposed dam.
Meanwhile, the administration is expected to play a more proactive role in building awareness and addressing public concerns surrounding the project.
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