Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Arunachal Pradesh Households Back Hydropower Project
Imagine a big power plant project in Arunachal Pradesh.
People in Riew village have agreed to an early plan for this project.
This is a big deal because some people were against it before.
The government is happy because it shows they're getting support.
The deputy chief minister said they want to work together with the people and build things.
The government believes in talking to people and making them partners.
98 households in Riew village approved the pre-feasibility report for the 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.
The households represent nearly 62% of Riew village's population, showing increased support.
A memorandum of understanding was signed with officials, including Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein.
The development is a step in the government's hydropower initiative.
The project faced opposition from some residents, but support is growing.
- Who
- Households in Riew village, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, and other officials
- What
- 98 households approved the pre-feasibility report for the 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.
- When
- The MoU was signed on Friday.
- Where
- Riew village in Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- To facilitate hydropower development and as part of the government's initiative.
Project Support
Project Opposition
Community Support for the Project
Project Support
98 households from Riew village support the pre-feasibility report of the project.
Project Opposition
Some local residents opposed the project, but support is growing.
- Project Name
- 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project
- Village
- Riew
- Households Consenting
- 98
- Percentage of Population
- Nearly 62%
- Location
- Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Official Present
- Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein
