Arunachal Cabinet Unveils Key Schemes for Women, Youth & Development

The Pema Khandu-led Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approved various significant initiatives which put emphasis on women programs and youth programs together with initiatives for state development. The cabinet approved enhancements of the Dulari Kanya Scheme together with ₹50,000 financial assistance to girls and Mission Olympics program for sports athletes. The cabinet approved both the Arun Parivar Patra Bill, 2025 for creating a citizen database and established the Institute for Transforming Arunachal (ITA) to research state policy. A seed fund amounting to ₹5 crore was reserved for funding women entrepreneurs while the state authorized the establishment of five new fire stations to strengthen emergency response thus supporting inclusive growth and governance.

Key Highlights

• The government raised financial assistance for institutional delivery of girls through Dulari Kanya Scheme to ₹50,000 that included a ₹30,000 FD and a ₹20,000 DBT in Class XI.

• Arun Parivar Patra Bill, 2025: Establishes a citizen database for targeted welfare delivery.

• Institute for Transforming Arunachal (ITA): A think tank for policy planning and governance innovation.

• GST Amendment Bill, 2025: Aligns state taxation with national GST policies for better revenue management.

• The Handloom and Handicrafts Policy of 2024 includes digital recording of artisans and increased incentives which elevate prize money for exceptional craftsmanship to ₹1,00,000.

• Through the Mission Olympics initiative Arunachal Pradesh targeted development of Badminton and allocated funding for Skateboarding Taekwondo Judo Weightlifting and Wushu.

• Youth Policy (Year of the Youth 2024-25): Focuses on education, skill development, health, and entrepreneurship.

• Women Entrepreneurship Development Cell: ₹5 crore seed fund for women-led startups and business training.

• New Fire Stations: Establishment of five new fire stations in Raga, Yupia, Boleng, Lemmi, and Tato, with 90 new staff positions.

Impact on Arunachal Pradesh

• Women Empowerment: Enhanced financial aid and entrepreneurship support for women.

• Youth Development receives support from sports programs combined with skill training initiatives which aids youth participation in employment opportunities.

• The state's economic growth depends on handicraft promotions plus tax modernization measures and digital administration which leads to sustained financial success.

• Public Safety: Improved emergency response with additional fire stations and personnel.

Conclusion

The current reforms enacted by the Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet focus on three areas of inclusive development through women empowerment and youth engagement and economic growth. The initiatives follow national goals while supporting sustainable regional development which generates progress throughout the whole area.