On Statehood Day, Arunachal Sets Hydropower-Led Growth Course With Concrete Targets
Leaders highlighted the state's strategic frontier role with fresh commitments in energy, healthcare, education.
Overview
- Chief Minister Pema Khandu declared 2025–2035 the Decade of Hydropower, outlining projects worth about Rs 2 lakh crore.
- The state reported 1.2 GW operational and 4.8 GW under construction, with the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower due this year and the 2,880 MW Dibang targeted for 2032.
- Upcoming hydropower is projected to generate roughly Rs 4,000 crore annually and create over 30,000 direct and 16,000 indirect jobs.
- A Rs 3,666 crore healthcare expansion and Rs 750 crore for Mission Shikshit Arunachal 2029 will fund upgrades, hostels, AI-enabled monitoring and 3D-printed classrooms.
- Governor K. T. Parnaik urged environmental stewardship, peace and community bonds, noting security sensitivities in Tirap, Changlang and Longding.