Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) on Sunday detailed 24 key initiatives of the state government, aimed at modernising governance, enhancing the quality of life, and ensuring inclusive and sustainable growth across the state.
Unfurling the national tricolour at IG Park here on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, the governor underscored the government's commitment to fully digitise financial systems, improve service delivery, and streamline processes to enhance ease of living and ease of doing business.
A "Bottom-up Planning" approach is being implemented to strengthen local administrations and actively involve communities in decision-making, thereby deepening democracy, he said.
"The government is dedicated to cutting down on unnecessary regulations, repealing outdated laws, and building a simpler, more efficient service delivery system. To make services accessible, we are also setting up a central citizen data repository," Parnaik said.
The governor highlighted the government's efforts to fully implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which includes plans to attract top educational institutions to the state.
Additionally, he said, the government is modernising school infrastructure under the ARUN Schools for Rising India (SHRI) Mission, in alignment with the PM SHRI Mission.
"The Dulari Kanya scheme, which incentivises girls' education, is being revamped to ensure more significant participation by girls in higher education," the governor added.
He said that women's empowerment remains a priority, with the government aiming to support 21,000 women to earn over Rs 1 lakh annually under the 'Lakhpati Didi' initiative. This programme provides women with resources and guidance to achieve economic independence.
In the agriculture sector, Parnaik said, the government is encouraging natural farming, expanding support for local crafts, and promoting horticulture to boost rural incomes. Handicrafts and local artisans are also receiving support through new policies aimed at preserving traditional skills, he added.
Infrastructure development is central to the state's vision, with a focus on achieving cent per cent physical and digital connectivity, the governor said.