Boleng, Mar 25: The Panchayati Raj Members and households of Riga Village in Siang District, have formally extended their consent to the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and NHPC for undertaking Preliminary Feasibility Report (PFR) studies and related activities for the proposed SUMP project within the village jurisdiction.
This consent has been granted exclusively for the purpose of conducting PFR studies. The community has clarified that the approval does not extend beyond survey and study-related activities at this stage.
A total of 17 households, represented through Panchayati Raj members of Riga Village, have endorsed and signed the consent certificate, reflecting community participation in the preliminary stage of the project.
This development marks an important step towards facilitating initial assessments for the SUMP project while maintaining transparency and community involvement in decision-making processes. (DIPRO)