Itanagar, Oct 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Arunachal Pradesh is emerging as a major hydropower hub of India, with four units of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, developed at a cost of Rs 30,071 crore, commissioned and the remaining units expected to be commissioned shortly, officials said on Sunday.
A senior official of the Chief Minister's Office said that investments of more than Rs 52,000 crore have been approved for five additional hydropower projects in the state.
These projects are expected to generate nearly 4,000 MW of renewable energy, strengthen India's clean energy capacity and contribute to achieving the country's net-zero emissions goals.
The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on behalf of the people of the state, on Sunday joined crores of Indians in celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years of continuous service as head of the government on October 7.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath as Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, and continued through his service as Prime Minister of India from May 26, 2014 onwards. His third consecutive term, beginning on June 9, 2024, reflects the deep and lasting trust placed in his leadership," an official statement said.
It said that the Cabinet also noted the remarkable infrastructure transformation in Arunachal Pradesh.
The official said that 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 handle one million passengers a year, while Tezu Airport has been upgraded with a new terminal building.
The official noted that under the Vibrant Villages Programme, 455 villages across 11 districts were selected in Phase-I, with 1,022 km of roads worth Rs 2,205 crore approved to connect 126 border villages.
A further 122 villages along the Myanmar and Bhutan borders have been included in Phase-II, making frontier communities partners in development and national security.
The State Cabinet also expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for the support in recognition, preservation and promotion of Arunachal Pradesh's rich indigenous, tribal and Buddhist heritage, cultures and traditions.
As many as 20 indigenous products have secured Geographical Indication (GI) tags.
The State Cabinet also expressed its collective profound gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for launching the next-gen GST 2.0 reforms and the GST Bachat Utsav during his visit to Itanagar on September 22, 2025, the first day of the pious occasion of Navratri.
"The state achieved 100 per cent saturation under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, covering more than 8.57 lakh beneficiaries," the statement said.
Around 55,000 families received pucca houses registered in the names of women, while 2.28 lakh houses received functional household tap connections, making Arunachal Pradesh the first state in the Northeast region to achieve 100 per cent saturation under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
More than 2.26 lakh families are covered under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and Chief Minister Arogya Arunachal Yojana (CMAAY) providing cashless treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year.
More than 1.14 lakh farmers from Arunachal Pradesh have been enrolled under PM-KISAN, with more than Rs 150 crore transferred directly to their bank accounts.
Nearly one lakh women have been mobilised into 15,999 Self-Help Groups; more than 16,000 have become 'Lakhpati Didis', with 36,000 more identified to reach this goal.
The Union Budget for 2026-27 announced a scheme to develop Buddhist circuits in six Northeastern states, including Arunachal Pradesh, while rare manuscripts and medical manuscripts are being documented and digitised under the Gyan Bharatam Mission.
Under the special assistance to states for capital investment, Rs 4,900 crore has been allocated to Arunachal Pradesh under the Pride of Hills component.
The State Cabinet collectively renewed its commitment and resolve to build upon these achievements to form a strong foundation for the national resolve of a "Viksit Bharat by 2047".
"It extended heartfelt congratulations to PM Narendra Modi, expressed profound gratitude for his life of service and tireless dedication, and reaffirmed Arunachal Pradesh's resolve to work under his guidance towards a prosperous, secure, self-reliant and developed India," the statement said.
Source: IANS
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