Arunachal Cabinet approves high-level panel to oversee survey for 11,000 MW Upper Siang project
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Arunachal Pradesh State Cabinet has sanctioned a high‑level panel to supervise the survey phase of the Upper Siang Multipurpose Project, a proposed hydroelectric dam expected to generate about 11,000 megawatts of power. The decision follows opposition from local villagers who have expressed concerns about the project’s environmental and social impacts. The panel’s role is to ensure that the pre‑feasibility report is prepared in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing stakeholder concerns before construction moves forward.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): The New Indian Express
Sources
- Arunachal Cabinet approves high-level panel to oversee survey for 11,000 MW Upper Siang project — The New Indian Express (center)
- Arunachal Pradesh State Cabinet approves panel for survey of Siang mega dam — The Hindu (left-leaning)