Itanagar, Oct. 6 -- Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik on Tuesday commended Chief Minister Pema Khandu and his Council of Ministers for directly engaging with communities and stakeholders across the Siang region on the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP).

Khandu called on the Governor at Lok Bhavan here and briefed him on key developmental priorities of the State, including strategic infrastructure projects, inclusive growth and initiatives aimed at securing the long-term interests of the people.

The Chief Minister apprised the Governor of the proposed SUMP, which he described as a project of national importance with significant implications for water security, energy generation, flood moderation and regional...