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Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous communities protest India's anti-China mega dam

Plans for India's largest hydropower project on the Siang River, meant to counter China's upstream dam, draw sustained local opposition.

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What to know

  • India plans what would be its largest dam, on the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh, partly to counter China's upstream hydropower project amid border tensions.
  • Delhi justifies the project on national security grounds.
  • Indigenous and local communities in Arunachal Pradesh are protesting, saying the dam threatens their ancestral lands, culture and livelihoods.

“The Indigenous people of India's remote eastern Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh are protesting a massive dam planned to counter China's colossal upstream hydropower project.”

Al Jazeera English, Broadcaster narration · Al Jazeera English (YouTube) ↗ · Oct 31

Indigenous communities of Arunachal Pradesh Local residents opposing the damGovernment of India Project proponentChina Builder of an upstream hydropower project

Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous communities protest India's anti-China mega dam
aljazeera.com

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    Al Jazeera documents Indigenous revolt against the dam

    Al Jazeera reports and broadcasts footage of Indigenous residents of Arunachal Pradesh opposing the planned dam, which India intends as a counter to China's upstream hydropower project, saying it endangers their ancestral lands, culture and livelihoods.

    “They tell Al Jazeera the mega dam threatens their ancestral lands, culture and livelihoods.”
    — Al Jazeera English
    1. 1 outlet India’s largest dam planned to counter China faces Indigenous revolt

      first by Al Jazeera, 7d ago

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    Diplomat reports local backlash against Siang hydel project

    The Diplomat reports that locals in Arunachal Pradesh are protesting India's plans to build a mega hydropower project on the Siang River, while Delhi maintains the project is important for national security amid border tensions with China.

    1. 1 outlet Amid India–China Border Tensions, Mega Hydel Project in Arunachal Pradesh Faces Local Heat

      first by The Diplomat, 9d ago