ES Reporter 

NEW DELHI, Apr 3: During Zero Hour discussion in the ongoing Parliament Session, MP (Lok Sabha) Arunachal East  Tapir Gao raised serious concerns over the unfulfilled commitments of the 2880 MW Dibang Hydro Power Project, urging the Ministry of Power to intervene and ensure that the 2007 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NHPC and the Arunachal Pradesh government is fully honoured.
Speaking in the House, Gao emphasised that the MoU, which was meant to provide employment opportunities for locals, business contracts for local entrepreneurs, and overall economic benefits for the state, remains largely unimplemented. He pointed out that these unfulfilled promises have deprived the people of Arunachal Pradesh of their rightful entitlements, leading to growing frustration among the affected communities.
Gao highlighted that the agreement had specifically assured 100% recruitment of local people for Group C & D posts, a provision that has not been fulfilled. He also underscored the need for the deputation of 20% of state government engineers in the project to ensure local participation in its execution. Additionally, he called for a strong preference for local contractors, apart from major construction works, to boost local businesses. He further stressed the importance of prioritizing locally produced and manufactured items to ensure that the project benefits the economy of the region.
Expressing concern over the rising discontent among the affected communities, Gao warned that if these commitments are not met, the local people might protest against the injustice, which could lead to an escalation of tensions in the region. He urged the Ministry of Power to take immediate steps to hold NHPC accountable for its obligations under the MoU and ensure that the benefits promised to the people of Arunachal Pradesh are delivered without further delay.

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