Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Villagers oppose Assam hydro project over livelihood concerns
In Assam, India, people from three villages are worried about a big dam project.
They say the dam will flood their farmlands, which they need to grow food and make a living.
They also think it will hurt the forests and animals.
The villagers wrote a letter to the government saying they don't want the dam.
They want the government to stop the project to protect their homes and way of life.
Residents of three villages in Dima Hasao district oppose a 1200-MW hydroelectric project by APGCL and Adani Green Energy.
Villagers fear the project will submerge their agricultural and jhum cultivation lands, affecting their livelihood.
They also warn of ecological damage, including loss of forest cover and wildlife.
The villagers have appealed to the BJP leadership to intervene and withdraw the project.
They plan to protest democratically until the project is withdrawn.
- Who
- Residents of Moti Lampu, Moti Hojai, and Riam Bathari villages
- What
- Opposition to the proposed 1200-MW hydroelectric power project
- When
- November 24
- Where
- Dima Hasao district, Assam
- Why
- Concerns over livelihood and ecological impact
- Project Proponents
- Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd (APGCL) and Adani Green Energy Ltd
- Project Capacity
- 1200-MW hydroelectric power
- Affected Villages
- Moti Lampu, Moti Hojai, and Riam Bathari
- Livelihood Concerns
- Submergence of agricultural and jhum cultivation land
- Ecological Impact
- Loss of forest cover, wildlife, and ecological balance
- Villagers' Stance
- Democratic protest until project withdrawal
- Appeal To
- BJP leadership for intervention