Why the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project Has Become a Flashpoint in Arunachal Pradesh
The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, proposed on the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh, is being pitched by the government as a strategic dam that could generate hydropower, regulate river flows and strengthen water security. But the project has triggered sharp resistance from sections of the Adi community, who fear displacement, ecological damage and the loss of a river that is central to their identity and livelihood.
