Explanation:

The BJP government in Arunachal Pradesh is planning to build a 692.7 km highway through the 862 sq km Pakke Tiger Reserve (PTR). Named the East-West Industrial Corridor, the highway aims to connect Bhairabhunda in West Kameng district and Manmao in Changlang district along Arunachal Pradesh’s border with Assam. According to environmentalists, the project makes no mention of compensation for people likely to be displaced. This corridor will also be a threat to the adjoining Nameri Tiger Reserve in Assam. Pakke Tiger Reserve, also known as Pakhui Tiger Reserve, is a Project Tiger reserve. It is located in the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Neighbouring areas and rivers: Towards the south and south-east, the sanctuary adjoins Nameri National Park of Assam. To the east lies the Pakke River and to the west, the park is bounded by the Bhareli or Kameng River. It falls within the Eastern Himalaya Biodiversity Hotspot.