#Hydroelectric
Arunachal Pradesh Tensions Mount Over Proposed Siang Dam Project
Officials push for dialogue as security forces flood the Siang valley. Protesters refuse to negotiate until detained activists are released.
Tani M • 8 Nov 2026
Land rights group fights Arunachal Pradesh dam project
The Bhumi Adhikar Joutha Sangram Samiti demands the release of four arrested leaders and calls for the total cancellation of the 11,000-megawatt Siang dam.
Bibar Daimary • 24 Oct 2026
NHPC Seeks Clearance for Arunachal Dam That Could Fell 2.3 Million Trees
NHPC seeks to divert 3,278 hectares of forest in Arunachal Pradesh for a 1,720 MW dam project, threatening over 23 lakh trees and thousands of families.
Tani M • 22 Oct 2026
Arunachal BJP Defends Siang Project Amid Local Protest
BJP leaders defend the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project for national security, while local groups protest potential environmental and cultural damage.
Tani M • 15 Oct 2026
Tripura to Restart Gumti Hydroelectric Plant for 100 Crore
Tripura will restart the damaged Gumti hydroelectric project in December. The 100 crore restoration aims to boost daily power output to 11 MW.
Nihar Jamatia • 9 Oct 2026
Adi Youth Group Demands Withdrawal of Police from Siang Hydroelectric Site
The All Adi Youth Association demands police withdrawal and dialogue regarding the controversial 10,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal.
Tani M • 6 Oct 2026
Former Assam Lawmaker Demands Halt to Haflong Hydro Project
Ex-MLA Samarjit Haflongbar wants a 1,250 MW hydro project in Dima Hasao stopped to protect indigenous tribal land and constitutional rights.
Bibar Daimary • 29 Aug 2026
Wokha Landowners Demand Action Over Doyang Hydro Project Failures
Wokha landowners are pushing Nagaland’s Chief Minister to settle decades-old land and employment disputes linked to the Doyang Hydro-Electric Plant.
Naro Jamir • 8 Aug 2026
Manipur Scraps Loktak Hydroelectric Project Amid Local Opposition
Manipur officials cancelled the 66 MW Loktak Downstream project and dissolved its holding company following years of intense local environmental pushback.
Ranjana Devi • 30 Jul 2026
