Itanagar, Feb. 21 -- In a significant development towards the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony with the villagers of Sitang was held at Boleng, the headquarters of Siang district, on Saturday in connection with the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) activities of the project.

The programme was attended by Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister Ojing Tasing, former Minister and Chairman of the SUMP Development Committee Tamiyo Taga, Siang Deputy Commissioner Tayi Taggu, and senior officials of the Hydropower Department, Govt of Arunachal Pradesh.

Officials present included Under Secretary Komli Pakmen Mathew, Chief Engineer (Siang Basin) Karom Perme, Nodal Officer (SUMP...