Global Outcry Over India’s Upper Siang Project Threatening Indigenous Rights
The planned construction of the Upper Siang Multipurpose Project in India has sparked fierce opposition from human rights and environmental organizations worldwide, raising grave concerns about its potential impacts on indigenous communities and the environment.
The project, which aims to build a massive dam on the ecologically significant Aane River, has become a focal point in India’s ongoing debate over human rights and sustainable development
The Upper Siang Multipurpose Project is projected to generate substantial energy for India, yet its anticipated costs include:
The displacement of indigenous communities.
The destruction of sacred lands.
Significant environmental damage.
Advocacy groups argue that these consequences far outweigh the potential benefits, criticizing the governm...