Reported by Avik Chakraborty
Dibrugarh: A two-day public awareness and community engagement programme on the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) was conducted across the villages of Pangkang in Arunachal Pradesh as part of efforts to strengthen regional understanding of the proposed project.
The outreach programme was held on May 25 at Jorkong and on May 26 at Kumku, drawing participation from multiple villagers and households.
Organisers said the initiative centred on discussions related to infrastructure, regional development and community welfare associated with the protest.
The first phase of the programme at Jorkong was attended by Village Development and SUMP Development Committee president Tamyo Mingki as chief guest.
The event also witnessed the participation of SUMP vice president Tamo Jerang and Village Development Committee secretary Omak Tali, who encouraged discussions and public interaction on the project.
The second phase of the awareness drive was held at Kumku in the presence of SUMP Development Committee chairman Bakin Tali and vice chairman Omin Tamut.
Both programmes featured open interaction sessions where villagers were given opportunities to raise questions and share local concerns regarding the project.
Information booklets on the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project were also distributed among residents to promote transparency and improve public understanding of the initiative.
Organisers said the campaign aimed to encourage informed public participation and strengthen community engagement on issues related to the proposed multipurpose project in the Pangkang region.