Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, approved key decisions on education, sports, public services and business reforms.
The Cabinet cleared ‘Mission Shikshit Arunachal’, with an estimated outlay of ₹1,500 crore for 2026-27 to 2028-29. The initiative aims to upgrade over 800 schools and develop hostels, science laboratories and libraries by 2029.
It also approved the Chief Minister’s Sports Talent Appointment and Recognition Scheme, offering direct government jobs to medal winners at the Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.
To improve public services, the Cabinet cleared an online appeal mechanism for delayed government services, including compensation for affected citizens and financial accountability for officials.
Other decisions include simplifying trade licensing for 28 business categories and revising drinking water management rules to strengthen the role of Gram Panchayats and rural water committees.