CM Pema Khandu unveils bold reforms for a prosperous Arunachal

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ITANAGAR: The Arunachal Pradesh government has launched key reforms across various sectors to propel the state towards greater development, Chief Minister Pema Khandu informed the Assembly on Tuesday.

Participating in the motion of thanks to the Governor’s address, Khandu said the government’s vision is reflected in the speech, outlining a long-term roadmap for a ‘Vikshit Arunachal’ by 2047. Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik had delivered his customary address on March 6, marking the start of the five-day budget session. “The progress Arunachal has witnessed in the past nine years is the result of collective efforts by legislators and stakeholders, working in the spirit of ‘Team Arunachal.’ With a clean ideology and commitment, nothing is impossible,” Khandu stated.

Highlighting achievements, he noted a 251 percent rise in rural roads, a 143 percent increase in highways, and 100 percent saturation in water supply under the Jal Jeevan Mission, which was achieved well ahead of the national target. Stating that the government declared 2024-25 as the ‘Year of Youth,’ Khandu informed that the government undertook several welfare initiatives for the younger generation. “Our youth are talented but need support to excel. The state government has introduced the Arunachal Pradesh Scheme for Scholarship Excellence, ensuring full financial aid for students securing admission to premier institutes like IITs and IIMs,” he said.

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