Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet Approves Empowered Committee for Siang Mega Dam Survey

The Arunachal Pradesh State Cabinet adopted a resolution on September 23, 2026, approving an Empowered High-Level Committee to guide the pre-feasibility survey for the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.

The proposed hydroelectric project is designed to generate an estimated 11,000 megawatts of electricity while strengthening energy security and helping mitigate basin floods.

Local villagers along the Siang River belt have been protesting the survey, prompting the cabinet to emphasize transparency and ongoing dialogue with affected communities.