Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], October 11 (ANI): The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on behalf of the individuals of the state, on Sunday joined crores of Indians in celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi finishing 25 years of steady service as head of presidency on October 7.
PM Modi took the oath as Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001 and continued by means of his service as Prime Minister of India from May 26, 2014 onwards. His third consecutive time period started on June 9, 2024.
In a press launch issued by the CMO, Arunachal Pradesh acknowledged that the state cupboard recorded that, throughout PM Modi’s journey, his tasks have grown whereas his devotion to Bharat Mata has remained fixed. From his early work on the grassroots to management of a state and the nation, the spirit of Seva Hi Samarpan has constantly guided his public life. Describing himself because the Pradhan Sevak, he positioned service on the centre of governance and labored with self-discipline, perseverance and tireless dedication underneath the mantra of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas’.
‘The Cabinet highlighted the nationwide transformation achieved underneath his management, from welfare, financial energy and nationwide safety to expertise, infrastructure and renewed delight in India’s heritage. Decisive actions, together with the abrogation of Article 370, the substitute of colonial-era legal guidelines with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Goods and Services Tax and next-generation GST 2.0 reforms, mirror a constant dedication to nationwide curiosity. The Cabinet additionally expressed its collective profound gratitude to the Prime Minister for launching the next-gen GST 2.0 reforms and the GST Bachat Utsav throughout his go to Itanagar on 22 September 2025, the primary day of the pious event of Navratri. It is especially vital that this decision of the Cabinet was handed on eleventh October, the primary day of Navratri this yr,’ stated within the CMO Arunachal Pradesh assertion.
It additionally acknowledged that Arunachal Pradesh has been a proud accomplice on this developmental journey. The State achieved 100 per cent saturation underneath the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, masking greater than 8.57 lakh beneficiaries. Around 55,000 households acquired pucca homes registered within the names of ladies, whereas 2.28 lakh homes acquired purposeful family faucet connections, making Arunachal Pradesh the primary State within the North East to attain 100% saturation underneath the Jal Jeevan Mission. More than 2.26 lakh households are coated underneath AB PM-JAY and CMAAY, offering cashless therapy of as much as Rs 5 lakh per household per yr.
‘The Prime Minister’s concentrate on Annadata, Nari Shakti and Yuva Shakti has strengthened livelihoods and opened new alternatives throughout the State and all through the nation. More than 1.14 lakh farmers from Arunachal Pradesh have been enrolled underneath PM-KISAN, with over Rs 150 crore transferred on to their financial institution accounts. Nearly one lakh ladies have been mobilised into 15,999 Self-Help Groups; greater than 16,000 have turn into Lakhpati Didis, with 36,000 extra recognized to achieve this purpose. 50 authorities colleges have been upgraded into Golden Jubilee Model Schools, 58 Khelo India Centres now attain each district, and 156 startups have been supported with seed funding of greater than Rs 5.59 crore, of which 45.5% are led by ladies,’ the CMO stated.Â
The Cabinet additionally famous the outstanding infrastructure transformation in Arunachal Pradesh. The Sela and Nechiphu tunnels have enhanced all-weather connectivity, strengthened strategic mobility and promoted tourism. Donyi Polo Airport, the State’s first greenfield airport, can deal with a million passengers a yr, whereas Tezu Airport has been upgraded with a brand new terminal constructing. Under the Vibrant Villages Programme, 455 villages throughout 11 districts have been chosen in Phase I, with 1,022 km of roads value Rs 2,205 crore permitted to attach 126 border villages. An additional 122 villages alongside the Myanmar and Bhutan borders have been included in Phase II, making frontier communities companions in growth and nationwide safety,’ CMO Arunachal Pradesh acknowledged within the press assertion.
It additional acknowledged that Arunachal Pradesh can also be rising as a future powerhouse of India.Â
‘The 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project has been developed at a price of Rs 30,071 crore, with 4 items commissioned and the remaining items anticipated shortly. Investment of greater than Rs 52,000 crore has been permitted for five further hydropower initiatives that may generate virtually 4,000 MW of renewable power and help India’s web zero objectives. The Cabinet additional expressed gratitude for the help in recognition, preservation and promotion of Arunachal Pradesh’s wealthy indigenous, tribal and Buddhist heritage, cultures and traditions. 20 indigenous merchandise have secured Geographical Indication tags. The Union Budget for 2026-27 introduced a scheme to develop Buddhist circuits in six Northeastern States, together with Arunachal Pradesh, whereas uncommon manuscripts and medical manuscripts are being documented and digitised underneath the Gyan Bharatam Mission,’ it stated.Â
‘Under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment, Rs 4,900 crore has been allotted to Arunachal Pradesh underneath the Pride of Hills element. The Cabinet collectively renewed its dedication and resolve to construct upon these achievements to type a robust basis for the nationwide resolve of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. It prolonged heartfelt congratulations to Narendra Modi, expressed profound gratitude for his lifetime of service and tireless dedication, and reaffirmed Arunachal Pradesh’s resolve to work underneath his steerage in the direction of a affluent, safe, self-reliant and developed India,’ stated within the press assertion.
In different selections, the Cabinet additionally permitted a sequence of selections geared toward strengthening increased and technical schooling, enhancing healthcare providers, increasing help for ladies in misery, and streamlining administrative and institutional frameworks throughout the state.
Among the important thing selections, the Cabinet permitted uniform, merit-based recruitment guidelines for a number of educating and technical positions in authorities engineering and polytechnic schools. In a big step in the direction of standardising recruitment in technical schooling establishments, the Cabinet permitted recruitment guidelines for 12 classes of posts in authorities engineering and polytechnic schools in accordance with the relevant All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Regulations of 2019.
The permitted guidelines cowl the posts of Principal in authorities polytechnic schools and authorities engineering schools; Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor in authorities engineering schools; Workshop Superintendent, Assistant Librarian, Laboratory Assistant, Senior Technical Assistant and System Analyst in authorities engineering schools; and Head of Department (Civil Engineering) in authorities polytechnic schools. The guidelines are supposed to determine a clear, merit-based and uniform mechanism for appointments, in keeping with the AICTE Diploma and Degree Regulations, 2019.
To strengthen help for ladies dealing with misery and emergencies, the State Cabinet permitted the creation of 20 posts to operationalise the Women Helpline-181 scheme, in accordance with Mission Shakti tips. Women Helpline-181 is a toll-free, round the clock service supposed to supply emergency help and instant response to ladies in misery, whereas connecting them with providers comparable to medical care, shelter, authorized help, emotional help and steerage.
The State Cabinet permitted the renaming of Government College, Seppa, in East Kameng district, as Donglo Sonam Government College, Wessang, in honour of Late Donglo Sonam, recognised for his contribution to the expansion and growth of East Kameng district and Arunachal Pradesh.
The State Cabinet additionally permitted the naming of the Government Higher Secondary School, Daporijo, because the Lt Punji Mara Government Higher Secondary School, Daporijo and the naming of the Government Model Degree College, Daporijo, because the Popak Bage Government Model Degree College, Reempu Yorlo.
The State Cabinet permitted enhancement of grade pay for various classes of posts underneath the National Leprosy Elimination Programme (NLEP) within the Department of Health and Family Welfare. The determination seeks to deal with considerations relating to wage parity and equity, enhance employees morale and productiveness, and strengthen the supply of affected person care and rehabilitation providers.
In one other healthcare-related determination, the Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet permitted the creation of 5 posts of Food Safety Officer, Group B, Gazetted Non-Ministerial. The new posts are supposed to deal with manpower gaps within the State’s food-law enforcement equipment and strengthen food-safety monitoring and enforcement to guard public well being. (ANI)