Itanagar, March 21: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein emphasized the importance of the Upper Siang Multipurpose Project during his two-day visit to the Upper Siang district on Thursday.

Mein expressed concerns over China’s ambitious $137 billion hydroelectric dam project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which is projected to generate 60,000 MW of electricity.
“This massive project could severely impact the Siang River by reducing water flow, threatening aquatic ecosystems, and affecting millions of people in Assam and Bangladesh who depend on the Brahmaputra River for agriculture and livelihoods,” Mein stated.

The Deputy CM also said that the Upper Siang Multipurpose Project could counter China’s plan to build a mega dam.

Mein clearly stated that the primary objective of the project is flood mitigation and environmental security, not just power generation.

“During dry seasons, the dam will help store rainwater from Indian territory, ensuring that the Siang River does not dry up. In case of a sudden water release from China’s dam, the project will regulate the flow to prevent severe flooding downstream,” he said.

He urged the educated and influential sections of society to help raise awareness about the project’s benefits.

Mein also appealed to opponents of the project to engage in dialogue, assuring them that the government would not impose decisions without public consent.

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