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27 Aug

Arunachal Pradesh to receive city gas infrastructure through BPCL-OIL partnership

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

After Oil India Limited (OIL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) signed a joint venture agreement (JVA) to form a joint venture company (JVC), Arunachal Pradesh is expected to receive a city gas distribution (CGD) network. According to a statement released here, the project will build Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations and distribute Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to homes, businesses, and industries throughout the state. The project, which was given to the BPCL-OIL consortium in the 12th CGD bid round of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), aims to support the government's gas-based economy vision by increasing access…

27 Aug

Critical gaps along the Indo-China border in Arunachal are filled by NGO-run health centers

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

On Arunachal Pradesh’s remote frontier with China and Myanmar, where government hospitals struggle to function due to severe manpower shortages, NGO-run health centres have become the lifeline for thousands of residents. The Kalikho Pul Memorial District Hospital at Hayuliang, the main government health facility in Anjaw district, is operating with limited doctors and no specialists. Most crucially, the absence of gynaecologists has left expectant mothers and women patients in a vulnerable state. Patients in need of specialised treatment often have no option but to travel long distances—sometimes to Tezu Zonal Hospital in Lohit district or even as far as Dibrugarh…

26 Aug

Pema Khandu declared India’s second richest CM with assets worth ₹332.56 Crore: ADR report

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According to a report published by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has disclosed assets worth Rs 332.56 crore, making him the second wealthiest chief minister in the nation. Andhra Pradesh's richest chief minister is N Chandrababu Naidu, whose assets are Rs 931 crore. With Rs 51.93 crore, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is in third place, while Neiphiu Rio of Nagaland is in fourth place with Rs 46.95 crore. With assets of Rs 17.27 crore, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is ranked ninth in the country among northeastern states. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad…

26 Aug

Arunachal Govt announces ₹5 lakh cashless health cover for pensioners

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh government has provided cashless health coverage to state pensioners under the Chief Minister Arogya Arunachal Yojana (CMAAY), worth up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually, which is a huge relief for retired government personnel. The decision was made earlier this year during the Chief Minister Arogya Arunachal Society's second governing body meeting, which was presided over by Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The action will guarantee that people who have devoted their lives to public service continue to get full healthcare benefits after they retire, according to officials. A recent notification states that retirees might choose to…

25 Aug

Arunachal Pradesh’s Mayudia Café is opened by the Indian Army to promote civil relations

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Indian Army has opened the Mayudia Café in the picturesque Mayudia Pass in the Lower Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh, in a positive step to strengthen civil-military ties and encourage grassroots development. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Dao Division, Deputy Commissioner Fwwrman Brahma, senior Army officials, local people, and Spear Corps members solemnly opened the café, which is situated between snow-capped hills and lush valleys. The café is much more than just a place to get a cup of tea, even if it provides much-needed refreshment in an area that previously lacked even the most basic visitor…

25 Aug

Financial literacy camp held in Namsai to boost inclusion and promote flagship schemes

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The Town Club in the Namsai area of Arunachal Pradesh hosted a financial literacy vamp-cum-Jansuraksha saturation campaign on Sunday. Locals, community leaders, and self-help groups enthusiastically participated. With support from NABARD, the event was sponsored by the Namsai branch of Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank (APRB) in collaboration with the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM). In order to increase financial inclusion and promote flagship programs like Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY), the initiative is a part of a three-month nationwide campaign…

23 Aug

696 teachers trained in tribal languages under NEP 2020 by SCERT

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Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) here has trained 696 teachers in tribal and third languages as part of a significant push towards multilingual education. The orientation program was held in 17 batches between May 9 and August 22, with five days of instruction for each group. The program sought to improve students' ties to their mother tongues while empowering educators to use tribal languages in the classroom. Instruction was provided in fourteen tribal languages, including Nyishi, Tagin, Galo, Apatani, Tangsa, Wancho, Aka (Hrusso), Kaman Mishmi, Taraon Mishmi, Singpho, Idu…

23 Aug

CM of Arunachal announces a significant initiative for women’s empowerment in the state

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

In order to empower women and improve child development in the state, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has announced a number of significant measures, emphasizing that "investing in women is investing in our future." Khandu described the government's renewed emphasis on women's welfare in a post on X, claiming that this would improve people's lives and change society as a whole. He wrote, "The entire society shines when women rise." The Dulari Kanya Scheme is one of the major initiatives that would offer Rs 50,000 in financial aid to girls who are pursuing higher education in an effort to…

21 Aug

Spear Corps begins mission to conquer Mt. Gorichen

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

From Lekhabali Military Station, the Indian Army's Spear Corps launched a mountaineering expedition to scale Arunachal Pradesh's highest scalable peak, Mt. Gorichen (6,488 m). Mount Gorichen, which rises magnificently in the Eastern Himalayas, is a representation of fortitude, perseverance, and adventure. A brave group of Indian Army men set out on this difficult mission with the intention of writing a tale of bravery and perseverance. The expedition's objectives are to push physical boundaries, promote cooperation, and encourage adventure, self-discipline, and patriotism in the young people of Arunachal Pradesh. Through these activities, the Indian Army strengthens its intimate links with the…

20 Aug

CM Khandu unveils vision for ‘Schools of Tomorrow’ in Arunachal Pradesh

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On Tuesday, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu presented a visionary picture of the state's educational future, emphasizing that it is constructing schools of the future by combining state-of-the-art technology with solid foundations. Khandu emphasized the government's multifaceted efforts to guarantee that no child is left behind in a social media post. In his message on X, the chief minister emphasized his government's commitment to systemic change: "Arunachal is building the schools of tomorrow, from strong foundations in literacy and numeracy to AI-powered monitoring." One of the primary modifications is the School Readiness Program, which attempts to enhance the foundations…