Itanagar, Oct. 28 -- Arunachal Pradesh Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Ojing Tasing has met representatives of 72 villages in East Siang district to discuss concerns over the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) and its Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) following violent protests in Pasighat on October 23.

In a post on X, Tasing said the interaction provided an opportunity to discuss the project, address apprehensions and clarify misconceptions about its potential implications for downstream communities.

Tasing, who represents the Pangin Assembly constituency in Siang district, stressed the need to balance national priorities with local interests. He said a project of such significance must proceed with the trust an...