The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved a series of measures aimed at improving education, sports, public service delivery, infrastructure, and the overall business environment in the state.
At a cabinet meeting held on November 14, the government cleared a ₹1,500-crore school infrastructure upgrade programme under Mission Shikshit Arunachal. The initiative will be implemented between 2026-27 and 2028-29, focusing on the construction and improvement of classrooms, school buildings, hostels, and teachers’ quarters. In the programme’s second phase, district-level planning will be used to identify infrastructure gaps and prioritise projects.
The first phase of the mission saw the upgradation of more than 800 schools at a cost of ₹3,612 crore, including the construction of over 120 hostels, 152 science laboratories, and 159 libraries. To ensure transparency and accountability, the government will introduce digital tracking, geo-tagging, financial audits, and third-party verification of projects.
The cabinet also approved the Chief Minister’s Sports Talent Appointment and Recognition Scheme (CM-STARS), which will provide direct government jobs to athletes who win medals at the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Asian Games, Asian Para Games, and Commonwealth Games. The scheme will be implemented through amendments to the Arunachal Sports Policy, 2017, and aims to provide career security to successful athletes while encouraging greater participation in sports.
To strengthen public service delivery, the cabinet approved amendments to the Arunachal Pradesh (Methods and Procedures of Delivery of Services) Rules, 2017. The revised provisions will enable citizens to file appeals online, ensure automated processing, and introduce automatic escalation of cases where services are not delivered within the stipulated time. The changes also provide for financial accountability of officials responsible for delays and compensation to affected citizens.
In a move to improve the ease of doing business, the cabinet approved changes to dual licensing rules affecting 28 categories of establishments in municipal areas. Businesses holding valid licences or registrations issued by competent central or state authorities will no longer require a separate municipal trade licence, though compliance with fire safety, sanitation, building regulations, and environmental norms will remain mandatory.
The cabinet further approved a revised Operation and Maintenance Policy for rural and urban water supply systems, incorporating all 19 recommendations of the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti. The policy aims to ensure the long-term sustainability of water infrastructure and promote greater community participation through gram panchayats and Village Water and Sanitation Committees.
According to the government, more than ₹4,500 crore has been invested in drinking water infrastructure under the Jal Jeevan Mission between 2016 and 2026, resulting in 100 per cent Har Ghar Jal coverage across the state.
The cabinet also approved the Arunachal Pradesh Airport Development Authority Land Disposal Rules, 2026, creating a framework for transparent land management and private investment through a leasehold system. The rules are expected to support the proposed Hollongi Aero-City project and attract investment in commercial, residential, logistics, and hospitality sectors.
Other decisions included approval of an MoU between the Department of Geology and Mining and the Arunachal Pradesh Space Application Centre for the use of satellite imagery, GIS technology, and drone surveys in mineral exploration and monitoring.
Additionally, the cabinet approved an increase in timber royalty rates, sanctioned the creation of new posts in several departments, and cleared recruitment rules for various government positions.