BOLENG, May 20: In a significant development for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), 12 additional households from Sitang village on Wednesday signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for preparation of the project’s Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR).
The MoU signing ceremony was held at the office of the Deputy Commissioner in Boleng and was overseen by Siang Deputy Commissioner Tayi Taggu.
With the latest round of signings, a total of 71 out of 84 households in Sitang village have now formally consented to the MoU process, taking the participation rate to 84.52 percent. Earlier, 59 households had signed the agreement during a similar programme held on February 21 this year.
The development marks a major milestone in the ongoing stakeholder engagement process involving the district administration, local residents and NHPC for the proposed multipurpose project.
The continued progress in MoU signings reflects the transparent dialogue and ongoing stakeholder engagement central to the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. The district administration, under the leadership of DC Tayi Taggu, has been facilitating consultations and ensuring active public participation in the developmental initiative. (DIPRO)