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The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Pangkang villagers sign MoU for Siang upper project amid local dissent
GUWAHATI Amid resistance from nearby areas, residents of Pangkang village in Arunachal Pradesh signed a memorandum of understanding with the State government on Friday (May 23, 2025), paving the way for a pre-feasibility study on the proposed Siang Upper Multi-purpose Project (SUMP) in Boleng, Siang district. A statement issued by the Department of Information and Public Relations described the agreement as a 'new beginning in community and government cooperation' aimed at exploring 'possible avenues for long-term local and regional prosperity along with national security.' The Deputy Commissioner of Siang, P.N. Thungon, signed the agreement on behalf of the State Government, with Taba Tamut and Bakin Tali representing the villagers. The event was attended by the Minister for Panchayati Raj, Transport, and Cooperation, Ojing Tasing, and the Bharatiya Janata Party's State general secretary, Nalong Mize. Mr. Thungon said the 11,000 MW project, if deemed viable and implemented, 'promises transformative benefits for the local community besides strategic defence and environmental resilience.' According to the terms of the MoU, a development package of ₹5 crore is to be disbursed over three years for the enhancement of infrastructure, healthcare, and livelihood programmes for project-affected families. It also mandates stakeholder consultations as the project progresses. Officials underscored the strategic significance of the SUMP, noting its role in counterbalancing China's extensive hydropower infrastructure on the Yarlung Tsangpo - the upstream segment of the Siang River in Tibet - while simultaneously offering economic empowerment and access to clean, sustainable energy to the local population. 'The villagers of Pangkang [also called Kumku] have shown incredible wisdom and maturity by deciding to cooperate with the government in the conduct of a pre-feasibility report for SUMP,' Mr. Thungon said. 'This is not only about power or water; it is about harnessing the potential of River Siang for the collective prosperity of the local area, the State, and the nation.'
Hans India
30-04-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Ravinder reviews summer preparedness at Asha Homes
New Delhi: Social Welfare, SC/ST Welfare, Elections, and Cooperation Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh conducted a review meeting on Tuesday with officials from the Social Welfare Department and Public Works Department (PWD) to assess summer preparedness at Asha Homes in Delhi, which provides care for mentally disabled individuals. The meeting focused on key arrangements under the Summer Action Plan, including heat protection, food provisions, healthcare services, and other essential amenities. Singh visited Asha Homes located in Rohini, Narela, Hari Nagar, and Timarpur to inspect the availability of air conditioners, desert coolers, room coolers, fans, and systems for cool and purified drinking water such as water coolers and RO also reviewed sanitation and healthcare facilities and issued directions to ensure their proper maintenance. Singh emphasised that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has issued strict instructions to avoid any negligence regarding the upkeep and services at Asha Homes. Continuous monitoring of heat protection, food supply, healthcare, and other basic facilities was stressed during the meeting. The minister instructed officials to implement all necessary measures to shield residents from extreme heat. In addition to physical infrastructure, he recommended including fresh salads, curd, and lemon water in meals to suit the summer season. Officials also provided updates on structural maintenance, the construction of shade structures, and the use of water sprinkling to mitigate heat impact.
