Itanagar, Oct. 11 -- A consultative meeting between NHPC officials and representatives of the East Siang Downstream Dam Affected People's Forum (ESDDAPF) on the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) was held today at the NHPC Office Complex in Pasighat, East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh.
NHPC General Manager (Civil) and Head of Project for the Siang Lower Project, Amar Nath Jha, briefed the participants on the key features and strategic importance of the SUMP, a National Project vital for ensuring water and energy security.
Jha emphasized that the project is designed to serve multiple purposes, including flood control, water conservation, and hydropower generation.
He added that the initiative will also contribute to regional grow...