Adi Community Protests Siang Dam in Arunachal
The Adi community in Arunachal Pradesh is protesting against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, a dam project. They say it threatens their land, livelihoods and way of life. The agitation has turned violent, the report says, as State authorities have increased their use of force.
Context
Context: Multipurpose projects usually combine power generation, irrigation and flood control, and large dams often displace local communities. The Adi are one of the major tribal groups of Arunachal Pradesh, and disputes over land rights in the Northeast are a long-running issue.
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