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Arunachal Pradesh Tables Rs 36,607-Crore Budget for 2026–27, Centering Hydropower and Infrastructure

Lower central devolution prompts a leaner outlay with firm timelines for flagship hydro projects.

Overview

  • The plan projects a Rs 701 crore fiscal deficit, roughly 1.7% of GSDP, staying within the state’s fiscal responsibility limits.
  • The outlay is about 8.1% lower than last year’s Rs 39,842 crore after reduced transfers under the 16th Finance Commission.
  • Six focus areas guide spending, including Rs 2,038 crore for infrastructure, Rs 3,320 crore for people-centric development, Rs 630 crore for growth initiatives, Rs 307 crore for entrepreneurship and jobs, and Rs 727 crore for governance reforms.
  • Hydropower drives the growth strategy with a 19 GW commissioning target for 2025–2035 (~Rs 1.9 lakh crore investment), two 250‑MW units already running at Subansiri with full commissioning due December 2026, and Dibang completion expected by 2032.
  • Infrastructure and social measures include work on the Naharlagun–Hollongi airport road, a proposed Rs 90 crore Aerocity near Donyi Polo Airport, education upgrades under Mission Shikshit Arunachal 2029 with a Rs 500 crore school programme, a substance-abuse prevention mission, and the ARUN MSME Mission to support 500 enterprises annually.