Proposed Dam Construction Project in Siang District
Sector: Government • Location: Beging village, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Source: India Today NE
A proposed dam construction project in the Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh has faced strong public opposition due to concerns over displacement, environmental degradation, and threats to traditional livelihoods. Nearly 400 individuals protested at Beging village against the planned hydropower initiative. The Arunachal Pradesh government deployed central armed police forces in response. The Nat
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government, Hydro, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Beging village, Arunachal Pradesh, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- India Today NE
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Description | A proposed dam construction project in the Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh has faced strong public opposition due to concerns over displacement, environmental degradation, and threats to traditional livelihoods. Nearly 400 individuals protested at Beging village against the planned hydropower initiative. The Arunachal Pradesh government deployed central armed police forces in response. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the situation and issued formal notices to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, demanding a detailed report within two weeks, citing potential human rights violations. |
Original sector | Infrastructure |
Location
Country | India |
State | Arunachal Pradesh |
City | Beging village |
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Source | India Today NE |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Hydro, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-06-04 |
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