Pasighat, Aug. 14 -- A two-member delegation of the East Siang Downstream District Affected People's Forum (ESDDAPF) met Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu at Pasighat on August 10, 2026, and submitted a memorandum expressing the concerns and apprehensions of downstream communities likely to be affected by the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), also referred to as the Upper Siang Multi-Purpose Storage Project.

The delegation comprised ESDDAPF President Oni Tamuk and General Secretary Jobomchang Mengu. During the meeting, the delegation presented the concerns, sentiments and apprehensions of people living in downstream areas that may be impacted by the proposed project.

According to ESDDAPF, the Chief Minister acknowledge...