Empowering Arunachal: A New Chapter for Siang and Upper Siang

The Government of India and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 15 to implement a special development package for the Siang and Upper Siang districts.

Signed between the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (under the Ministry of Jal Shakti) and the state government, the initiative serves as a pre-investment activity for the proposed Upper Siang Multipurpose Storage Project. The package aims to enhance livelihood opportunities and infrastructure in the region, with a strong focus on community development.

Key sectors targeted under the package include:

Animal husbandry, piggery, poultry, fisheries, Horticulture, beekeeping, handloom, and bamboo, Eco-tourism and traditional crafts

To strengthen local industries, the initiative also emphasises strategic marketing and branding of regional products, particularly textiles and bamboo-based crafts. Infrastructure development will involve the establishment of:

Common Facility Centres, Marketing hubs, Resource centres and emporia

This initiative is designed to promote sustainable livelihoods, economic empowerment, and inclusive regional growth, while reinforcing socio-economic stability in a geopolitically sensitive region.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.