Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is the largest by area of the so-called “Seven Sisters” of northeastern India. With a predominantly agrarian economy, Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density of any Indian state. Its terrain of dense forests, mountains and unique Tibetan Buddhist culture makes it ideal for adventure and religious tourism.  The power sector plays a significant role in the state’s development with a potential of 50,000 megawatts (MW) of hydropower capacity.  The state has three international borders with the longest, an 1,080 kilometer stretch shared with China, being a source of conflict between the two countries.

State Summary

  • Size
    32,333 sq. miles
  • Population
    1.4 million
  • State GDP
    $2.09 billion (USD)
  • Legislative Assembly Seats
    60
  • Rajya Sabha Seats
    1
  • Lok Sabha Seats
    2
  • Party Affiliation
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    National People's Party (NPP)
Construction work on a 2000MW dam at The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project at North Lakhimpur. (STRDEL/AFP/Getty Images)
Chakma women work in a sunflower field in Diyun. (PARTHAJIT DATTA/AFP/Getty Images)
Left: Construction work on a 2000MW dam at The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project at North Lakhimpur. (STRDEL/AFP/Getty Images)
Right: Chakma women work in a sunflower field in Diyun. (PARTHAJIT DATTA/AFP/Getty Images)
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Energy

Energy

India faces a complex energy challenge: it needs cheap and abundant energy to power high economic growth and lift its citizens into the middle class. But it also hopes to keep its commitments to the U.N. Climate Change Convention and achieve energy independence. India’s states have the resources to generate the energy India needs, but they take different approaches to fostering the growth of the industry. This section allows you to explore energy news from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s energy sector.

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BHEL commissions two hydro power generating units in Arunachal Pradesh

State-owned BHEL said it has commissioned two units of Kameng Hydroelectric Project (HEP) in Arunachal Pradesh. Kameng HEP is a run-of-the river scheme which will utilize the flow from Bichom and Tenga rivers.


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To solve power woes in NE states, Centre signs deal with NHPC, Arunachal govt

In a bid to boost India’s Act East policy in the energy sector, the center has signed a power purchase agreement between the government of Arunachal Pradesh and NHPC Limited for a supply of power from the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project.


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U.S.–India Energy Cooperation Project TrackerThere is currently no data available for . (updated July 3, 2019)

Solar Performance Tracker — Arunachal Pradesh reaches 11.52 MW (updated March 31, 2021)

Wind Performance Tracker — Arunachal Pradesh achieves 0 MW (updated March 30, 2021)

Health

Health

While India’s healthcare system is expansive in terms of the number of beneficiaries covered, inequalities in access to high-quality yet affordable care continue to plague delivery systems and push citizens towards the more unregulated private sector. Similarly, while India’s National Health Policy of 2017 promises to reform this system, the responsibility to institute those reforms falls to the states who each have their own unique challenges and opportunities to meet the healthcare needs of their people. This section allows you to explore emerging healthcare policies and news covering new initiatives from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s healthcare sector.

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Industrial Policy and Business Regulations

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Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Meghalaya, and Tripura undertake reforms in “ease of doing business” stipulated by the Ministry of Finance


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Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Meghalaya, and Tripura undertake reforms in “ease of doing business” stipulated by the Ministry of Finance


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Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh qualify for a $64 million performance incentive grant from the Jal Shakti Ministry (JJM)


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