Why are locals protesting the siang dam survey? | Arunachal Pradesh

Why are locals protesting the siang dam survey? | Arunachal Pradesh Tensions rise in Arunachal Pradesh as India revives its plan to build the 11,200 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in response to China’s colossal 60,000 MW Medog dam across the Brahmaputra. So why are locals protesting the Siang dam survey? The answer lies in fears of displacement, environmental damage, and a total lack of consent or transparency. Indigenous communities and farmers in the Siang valley are standing up against what they see as a top-down development plan that could erase their homes and way of life. This video dives deep into the geopolitics of dam building, the fears of weaponized water, and the resistance of local communities who are demanding transparency, not token promises. With seismic risks, fragile ecosystems, and rising climate uncertainties, the question isn’t just about national interest—it’s about whose voices are being drowned out in the name of development. #arunachalpradesh #siang #northeastnews Subscribe to ‪@MongabayIndia‬ Read the full story here: https://india.mongabay.com/2025/04/ca... _______ For more news and inspiration from nature's frontline in India, visit Mongabay India https://india.mongabay.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mongabayind... Twitter   / mongabayindia   Facebook   / mongabayindia   Subscribe to Mongabay India's weekly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/2Naws1A