Itanagar, Mar 26: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday held a meeting with the project affected families of the 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project in his Secretariat office premises here, engaging in an open and sincere dialogue to address their concerns, expectations, and suggestions.
During the interaction, the Chief Minister emphasized that the voices of the affected families remain central to the development process and assured that their inputs would be duly considered in moving the project forward.
Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, who also participated in the meeting, described the interaction as constructive and meaningful. He highlighted that such engagements are crucial to ensuring that development is not limited to infrastructure creation but also reflects the aspirations and well-being of the people.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment, Mein stated that the state would proceed with empathy, transparency, and a strong focus on safeguarding the interests and livelihoods of all affected families.
The meeting was also attended by Minister for Women and Child Development and Science & Technology Dasanglu Pul, who is also the local representative of the area.
‘Arunachal marching toward
hydropower capital vision’
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Khandu has reaffirmed that Arunachal Pradesh is steadily marching toward its vision of becoming India’s hydropower capital, highlighting the crucial role of public participation in major infrastructure projects.
Expressing gratitude to the people of Upper Subansiri district, the Chief Minister thanked them for their active involvement in the public hearing of the 1605 MW Upper Subansiri Hydroelectric Project held on March 24.
Khandu also conveyed his appreciation to the local committee led by Rollen Dagam, along with its members, for conducting the public hearing in a transparent and inclusive manner.
The Chief Minister expressed satisfaction upon receiving the Public Hearing Report submitted by the committee, terming it an important milestone in the project’s progress. He emphasized that such participatory processes ensure that development initiatives are aligned with the aspirations and concerns of the people.