Boleng, May 24 -- In a significant development, the villagers of Pangkang (Kumku) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arunachal Pradesh government to begin the Preliminary Feasibility Report (PFR) for Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) at Boleng in Siang district.

On Friday, the Arunachal Pradesh Minister for Panchayati Raj, State Transport, and Cooperation, Ojing Tasing; Joint Secretary for Hydropower, Hage Lailang; Chief Engineer for Hydropower, Atek Miyu; and BJP Arunachal Pradesh General Secretary and Special Emissary of the Government, Nalong Mize, witnessed a significant accord. Representing the community's consent and enthusiasm, Pangkang (Kumku) leaders Taba Tamut and Bakin Tali stood on behalf of the majorit...