YINGKIONG, MAY 6:
In a key step towards the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), residents of Migging, Panggo and Moshing villages in Upper Siang district have extended significant support to pre-feasibility report (PFR) activities by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The MoU was signed on Wednesday at the Circle Officer (Headquarters) in Migging between Upper Siang Deputy Commissioner Talo Jerang, representing the state government, and the pro-PFR families in the presence of Tuting-Yingkiong MLA Alo Libang, who is also Advisor to the Chief Minister, along with officials and members of the public.
A total of 39 families from Panggo, 50 from Migging and 45 from Moshing participated in the exercise, taking overall support for the PFR activities in the three villages to around 80 per cent.
Representing the villagers, Paset Panyi of Panggo, Gebong Lonchung of Migging and Kutchi Tali of Moshing signed the agreement.
Addressing the gathering, the DC explained various aspects of the PFR exercise, clarifying concerns raised by project-affected families (PAFs). He emphasised that the PFR involves preliminary studies and assured that the process would be conducted with transparency and public participation.
MLA Alo Libang also interacted with villagers, reiterating that the government would keep people informed at every stage and ensure continued engagement throughout the process.
The district administration facilitated the signing process as part of its outreach initiative to deliver services at the grassroots level, with officials visiting Migging to interact directly with residents.
The programme was attended by over 200 villagers, along with heads of departments, State Nodal Officer (SUMP) Er Atek Miyu, Chief Engineer Er K Perme, Under Secretary HPD Toli Karga and other officials.
Local BJP leaders, including district president Ojing Peyang and general secretary Tago Jijong, were also present.
Appreciating the villagers’ participation, officials described the initiative as a reflection of growing aspirations for development and progress in the region. (DIPR)
