INDIGENOUS CONCERNS ON DAM PROJECT OVER SIANG RIVER: A LANDMARK EFFORT TO SAVE ANCESTRAL LANDS AND RIVERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION

Abstract: This research paper describes the deeply felt needs and views of the aggrieved indigenous population of the Siang belt regarding the dam project over Siang-river and the possible outcomes of the forceful execution of the dam project. The movement against the dam project started in 1980 and till today the majority of the people of the region are against the dam project over Siang-river. At present the movement is led under the banner of the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum. The paper also discusses the perspective and popular narrative of indigenous people on the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project over Siang river. It also intends to discuss about the conflicting narratives of the people and the public establishment. This paper also analyses whether the dam project over Siang River is going to be carried out due to India’s national security concern or it is just one of the propagandas of the governments to execute the dam project. This paper also talks about the disastrous consequences of the dam if ever built on Siang River. The govt. of Arunachal Pradesh and the govt. of India should give heed to the voices of the aggrieved local indigenous people of the Adi tribe in order to maintain peace and tranquility in the region. The researcher collected and analysed the data through indigenous perspective and field survey. In this backdrop, the paper also underlines implications for future research and practice. Keywords: Anti Dam Movement, Dam, Ecology, Indigenous, National Security, Protest. Title: INDIGENOUS CONCERNS ON DAM PROJECT OVER SIANG RIVER: A LANDMARK EFFORT TO SAVE ANCESTRAL LANDS AND RIVERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION Author: Miti Taying International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online) Vol. 13, Issue 1, January 2025 - March 2025 Page No: 66-71 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 04-March-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14999641 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/indigenous-concerns-of-dam-project-over-siang-river-a-landmark-effort-to-save-ancestral-lands-and-rivers-and-environmental-degradation