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The Print
3 days ago
- Business
- The Print
Arunachal sees robust economic growth, GSDP rises by 166 pc in one decade: CM Khandu
'Arunachal Pradesh is marching ahead with strong economic indicators,' the chief minister posted on X. Highlighting the state's progress under his government's reform-oriented policies, Khandu said the number of Goods and Services Tax (GST) taxpayers has gone up by 141 per cent since 2017-18, while per capita income has risen by 105 per cent since 2016. Itanagar, Jul 15 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday said the state has witnessed significant economic transformation over the past decade, with the gross state domestic product (GSDP) recording a 166 per cent increase between 2014 and 2024-25. According to the data shared by him, the state has also seen a 731 per cent increase in GST collection since the implementation of GST in 2017-18. Similarly, the State's Own Resources (SOR) have surged by 384 per cent between 2014-15 and 2024-25. Budget allocations for the state have also grown by 218 per cent between 2015-16 and 2025-26, reflecting a sustained focus on capital expenditure and inclusive development. The chief minister described the trend as a 'decade of transformative growth', underscoring his administration's emphasis on fiscal prudence and resilient development under the 'Pema 3.0' model of governance. PTI CORR SBN SBN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
66 Arunachal villages along Myanmar border to be developed under VVP: CM
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh chief minister has said 66 villages along the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh have been identified for development under the Centre's Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These villages cover the Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts of the frontier state, Khandu said in a post on social media on Monday. He said 42 villages fall in Changlang district, 13 in Longding and 11 in Tirap district. Terming the initiative as 'last-mile development', Khandu wrote that focus will be on roads, telecom, electricity, livelihoods and skill development. According to the 2011 census, Wakka village in Longding has the highest population among the selected villages with over 2,000 residents, followed by Gandhigram in Changlang with 1,754 residents and Khanu in Longding with 1,629 residents. The least populated villages — all from Changlang district — include Old Potuk (41), Gaherigram (57), and Lungtung (71). In Tirap district, the identified villages are Old Bunting, Sanliam, Raho, Lazu, Noglo, Upper Chinhan, Lower Chinhan, Tutnyu, Lonyen, New Kothung and Nogna. Wakka, Khanu, Chongkhow, Chop, Khogla, Kampong, Jagan, Khasa, Konnu, Konsa, Lower Pongchau, Pongchau, Pongchau HQ, and Votnu have been identified in Longding district. In Changlang, 42 villages across seven blocks namely Khagam-Miao, Kantang, Khimiyong, Manmao, Nampong, Yatdam, and Vijoynagar have been identified. Officials said the programme aims to address gaps in livelihood, infrastructure, tourism, skill development, and connectivity — including roads, telecom, housing, and renewable energy — to encourage residents to stay in the border villages. In the first phase of the VVP, the Centre had approved 455 villages along the India-Bhutan and India-Tibet border on Feb 15, 2023. Of these, 135 villages were unconnected.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
66 Arunachal villages along Myanmar border to be developed under VVP: CM
These villages fall within Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts of the frontier state, CM Khandu said in a post on social media Press Trust of India Itanagar Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said 66 villages in the state along the Indo-Myanmar border have been identified for development under the Centre's Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP). These villages fall within Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts of the frontier state, Khandu said in a post on social media. He said while 42 villages are located in Changlang district, 13 are in Longding and 11 in Tirap district. Terming the initiative as last-mile development', Khandu wrote that focus will be on roads, telecom, electricity, livelihoods and skill development. According to the 2011 census, Wakka village in Longding has the highest population among the selected villages with over 2,000 residents, followed by Gandhigram in Changlang with 1,754 people and Khanu in Longding with 1,629. The least populated villagesall from Changlang districtinclude Old Potuk (41), Gaherigram (57), and Lungtung (71). In Tirap district, the identified villages are Old Bunting, Sanliam, Raho, Lazu, Noglo, Upper Chinhan, Lower Chinhan, Tutnyu, Lonyen, New Kothung, and Nogna. Wakka, Khanu, Chongkhow, Chop, Khogla, Kampong, Jagan, Khasa, Konnu, Konsa, Lower Pongchau, Pongchau, Pongchau HQ, and Votnu have been identified in Longding district. In Changlang, 42 villages across seven blocks namely Khagam-Miao, Kantang, Khimiyong, Manmao, Nampong, Yatdam, and Vijoynagar have been identified. Officials said the programme aims to address gaps in livelihood, infrastructure, tourism, skill development, and connectivityincluding roads, telecom, housing, and renewable energyto encourage residents to stay in the border villages. In the first phase of the Vibrant Village Programme, the Centre had approved 455 villages along the Indo-Bhutan and Indo-Tibet border on February 15, 2023. Of these, 135 villages were unconnected. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
CM: Power projects with 1 lakh cr investment underway in Arunachal
1 2 New Delhi: Multiple hydro-power projects with an investment of over Rs 1 lakh crore are underway in Arunachal Pradesh to produce 18,000 MW of power, chief minister Pema Khandu has said. Five of these projects of 2,620 MW have been allocated by the state govt to the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO), five projects of 5,097 MW to Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVN) and two projects with a capacity of 3,800 MW to the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation. "As of now, on the ground, the work for generating a total of 18,000 MW of hydro-power is on. In the coming days, we will add more projects. All these projects involved more than Rs 1 lakh crore investment," Khandu told PTI in an interview here. He said these projects were earlier allotted to private sector developers but remained non-starters due to various reasons. Arunachal Pradesh govt, therefore, decided to rope in central hydro PSUs to give a push to the languishing projects. "These projects remained on paper only as the developers did not take an initiative. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like นี่อาจเป็นโอกาสทองที่ดีที่สุดในรอบ 5 ปีสำหรับการเทรดทองคำ IC Markets อ่านเพิ่มเติม Undo After I became the chief minister, I reviewed all the projects and cancelled them. I have conveyed to the central govt that a hydro power project means big investment. Private companies are not in a position to execute them. Only the Govt of India should take the initiative," he said. The chief minister said the state govt held a meeting with the Prime Minister and, after that, zeroed in on central PSUs — NHPC, NEEPCO and SJVN — and signed agreements basin-wise. He said wherever there were immediate doable projects, the state govt signed the MoUs for the development of 13,000 MWs last year. "Besides these, there are some ongoing projects like the Lower Subansiri hydro-electric project of 2,000 MW. It will start generating power from next year. There is one more project which is even bigger than the Lower Subansiri — that will produce 2880 MW power. Work on this project has also started," he said. Once operational, the Lower Subansiri hydro-power project will be the biggest hydropower plant of India. After that, the proposed 2,880 MW Dibang multipurpose hydroelectric project is expected to be commissioned in 2032. It will also have the tallest dam in India with a height of about 288 metres. PTI
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Govt charting youth-centric roadmap for 'Viksit Arunachal': Khandu
Itanagar, The Arunachal Pradesh government is working on a comprehensive roadmap for 'Viksit Arunachal', placing youth development at the heart of its long-term vision, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said. Govt charting youth-centric roadmap for 'Viksit Arunachal': Khandu The government aims to equip young people with skills to become not only achievers in sports, culture, and arts, but also entrepreneurs and future job creators. Khandu, speaking at the grand finale of the 7th edition of 'Arunachal Idol' held in Namsai on Saturday night, said the state is aligning its vision with 'Viksit Bharat' 2047 by strengthening youth-led initiatives. "We are not just grooming youth on talent platforms but preparing them for leadership, innovation, and enterprise," he said. Since 2016, the state has institutionalised seven flagship youth events under the Sports and Youth Affairs Department, including Arunachal Idol, Mr Arunachal, Miss Arunachal, Mrs Arunachal, Arunachal Got Talent, Arunachal Super Dancers, and Arunachal Yuva Samanvay, to offer structured platforms for young talents in various fields. "The government is now ensuring that these events are professionally managed and are sustainable, with mechanisms in place for long-term sponsorships and oversight," Khandu said. These events, he noted, reflect the government's firm commitment to nurturing and promoting creativity, confidence, and leadership among the youth. In the sports sector, the chief minister highlighted significant progress, including the development of national-standard infrastructure such as the Yupia football stadium and numerous indoor and outdoor arenas across districts. "Our athletes are already making a mark in national and international events, and we are determined to create even greater opportunities for them," he added. The state is also laying emphasis on entrepreneurship and skill development to transform its youth from job seekers to job providers. "We are creating avenues for upskilling so that our young generation can build their own ventures and inspire others," Khandu said. Recognising the potential of the youth in creative industries, the chief minister announced that the state's film policy, currently in the final stage of drafting, will be introduced soon. The policy is expected to groom local talent, promote filmmaking, and attract big production houses from Bollywood and South India, he said, while citing past examples like 'Koyla', shot in Tawang, and other films shot in Pasighat and Ziro that boosted tourism in those regions. Fluency in Hindi, he said, is one of the unique strengths of people of Arunachal Pradesh, enabling youth to connect nationally and enter industries such as cinema and media. He highlighted Bollywood actress Chum Darang, from the state, as a role model for aspiring youth. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said 'Arunachal Idol' has grown into a premier youth-focused cultural platform since its inception in 2015 by the Arunachal Orphan Care Society. Recognising its impact, the government declared it an official calendar event in 2018 to ensure professional organisation and consistent support, he said. "This show is more than a competition. It is a movement that encourages creative expression and builds confidence among our youth," Mein said, urging young people to take full advantage of such platforms and assuring them that the government stands firmly behind them. Out of over 4,000 aspiring singers, Tsering Sandup from Tawang won the coveted title of Arunachal Idol 2025. Julee Tikkom from Longding and Dakmo Riba from Leparada were declared first and second runners up, respectively. They received cash prizes of ₹3 lakh, ₹2 lakh, and ₹1 lakh, respectively, along with trophies. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
