Itanagar, Aug. 19 -- In a landmark step towards strengthening Arunachal Pradesh's hydropower sector, residents of Beging village in Siang district today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state government, pledging support for preparation of the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) of the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), which was declared as a national project by the Centre in 2008.
With over 85 per cent of households in Beging village extending their irrevocable support, the agreement marks a significant step towards advancing the SUMP.
Village residents reaffirmed their commitment to the national development agenda, stressing the importance of the project for India's and Arunachal Pradesh's water security, a sustainab...