MoU Signing Programme Held at Yingkiong
YINGKIONG: In a major step towards strengthening national water security and regional development, the people of Karko village in Upper Siang District Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, extending their support for the preparation of the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) for the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), a project of national importance.
The MoU signing programme was held at the Meeting Hall of the DC Bungalow, Yingkiong. The MoU was formally signed between Dumiin Nokar, on behalf of the residents of Karko village, and Talo Jerang, Deputy Commissioner, Upper Siang District, representing the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, in the presence of village residents and senior officials.
The programme was attended by Ninnong Ering, Advisor to the Minister (Hydro Power)-cum-MLA, 37-Pasighat West Assembly Constituency, and Alo Libang, Advisor to the Chief Minister-cum-MLA, 34-Tuting–Yingkiong Assembly Constituency, along with senior officials of the district administration and the Hydro Power Department.
Among the other dignitaries present were, Chief Engineer (Siang Basin), DHPD, Er Karom Preme; Joint Secretary, Hydro Power Department, Hage Lailang; Superintendent of Police, Upper Siang District, Token Saring; Nodal Officer (SUMP), Er Atek Miyu and Superintendent Engineer (DHPD), Jengging, Er D Kamduk.
The MoU signing marks a significant milestone in advancing the preparatory phase of the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, underscoring a process rooted in informed consent, sustained dialogue and community participation, while ensuring due consideration of environmental and social concerns.
The residents of Karko village expressed appreciation for the Government’s consultative approach and awareness-building initiatives, and reaffirmed their cooperation during the PFR-related activities of the project.
The MoU signing reflects continued cooperation, transparency and mutual understanding between the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and the people of Karko village in taking forward the preparatory works of the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.