Itanagar, May 27 (PTI) More households have submitted consent papers and signed memorandum of understanding (MoUs) in favour of the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project’s (SUMP) pre-feasibility report (PFR) survey initiative, an official said on Wednesday.
In Upper Siang district, 12 households from Ramsing village on Wednesday submitted their consent papers supporting the MoU signed by the pro-PFR group on March 15, this year, at Yingkiong.
The list of consenting households was submitted by Dungge Apang to Upper Siang deputy commissioner Talo Jerang at his office chamber in the presence of administrative officers, heads of departments and members of the pro-PFR families.
With the latest submission, 31 out of 60 households from Ramsing village have now extended their consent in support of the PFR-related activities and the proposed SUMP.
The deputy Commissioner appreciated the increasing participation and cooperation of local stakeholders and said such collective support would help bring positive developmental changes to the district.
Meanwhile, in Siang district, 18 more households from Begging village signed the MoU for the project’s PFR at the deputy commissioner’s office in Boleng on Tuesday.
The MoU signing process was overseen by Siang deputy commissioner Tayi Taggu in the presence of district administration officials.
Earlier, 36 households from the village had already signed the agreement. With the latest addition, the total number of households supporting the MoU in Begging village has risen to 54.
Officials said the increasing participation reflected continued dialogue and engagement among stakeholders regarding the proposed project.
The district administration, led by DC Taggu, has been facilitating consultations and discussions to ensure community participation in the developmental initiative.
The SUMP is expected to play a transformative role in improving the socio-economic conditions of the local population in the state.
Besides generating substantial hydroelectric power and strengthening the region’s infrastructure, the project is likely to create large-scale employment opportunities for local youth during both the construction and operational phases, officials said.
The project may also contribute to rural development by enhancing livelihood opportunities, increasing income generation and promoting overall economic growth in remote areas.
However, experts and local stakeholders have also emphasised the need for balanced development, proper rehabilitation measures and environmental safeguards to ensure that the benefits of the project sustainably reach the indigenous communities while preserving their cultural and ecological heritage. PTI UPL UPL RG
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