Arunachal Pradesh

The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project: India's Answer to China's Mega Dam, and Why Locals Are Protesting, Explained

Arunachal Pradesh wants to build an 11,200 MW dam on the Siang river to counter China's giant dam upstream. The local Adi community fears losing land and homes. Here is what the project is, why it matters, and where the protests and talks stand in October 2026.