Why the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project has been contentious | Explained

The story so far: The proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in Arunachal Pradesh has triggered protests by the Adi community, and activists have been arrested or detained since October. Protesting groups rejected the Arunachal government's offer of talks on November 5.

It is a proposed dam on the Siang — as the Brahmaputra is known in Arunachal Pradesh — to be built by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). 17xb1JI5 Why are Adi community members opposing the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh?

Why are Adi community members opposing the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh? The Hindu 187 16:9