Source: TOI Context: Arunachal Pradesh CM stated that the ₹1.13 lakh crore Siang Upper Multipurpose Project aims to generate electricity, maintain year-round river flow, and mitigate flood risks from excess water released by China. About Upper Siang Multipurpose Project: What it is: A multipurpose hydroelectric project aimed at flood mitigation, maintaining the Siang River’s natural …
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Source: IE Context: Locals are protesting against the proposed Upper Siang hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh due to environmental and social concerns. The project, a massive 11,000 MW dam on the Siang River, is seen as a strategic counter to China’s hydropower projects.
Mapping Source: Outlook India is planning to build a large barrage on the Siang River to protect it from a Chinese dam being built in Tibet. The dam is being built on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet’s Medog district. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu warned that if India does not respond to the dam, …
