Arunachal Pradesh signs MoU with villagers for Upper Siang hydro project

The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the residents of Pangkang (Kumku) village to initiate a preliminary feasibility report (PFR) for the 11,200 MW Upper Siang Hydroelectric Project.

As part of the agreement, a special development package worth Rs 50 million will be implemented over a three-year period. This package will be managed by a newly formed village development committee (VDC), aiming to ensure local participation and oversight.

The project is proposed to be developed at Parong in the Siang district. It will be executed through a joint venture between North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO), NHPC Limited, and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.

With a planned installed capacity of 11,200 MW, the Upper Siang project is set to be among the largest hydroelectric initiatives in the region.