The Arunachal Pradesh government has outlined multiple initiatives related to infrastructure development, power generation, mining and environmental conservation in the Budget 2026–27.
In the connectivity sector, the budget proposes the development of an Aero-City near Donyi Polo Airport with an allocation of ₹90 crore. The plan includes the creation of supporting infrastructure aimed at improving connectivity and services around the airport.
A convention centre along with a 100–150 room hotel has also been proposed at Hollongi. In addition, ₹500 crore has been allocated under the Chief Minister’s State Rural Roads Development Programme to construct rural roads in areas not covered under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The budget also proposes the creation of a feasibility fund to examine innovative transport solutions.
In the power sector, the government has outlined plans to expand hydropower generation in the state. According to the budget, 19 gigawatts of hydropower capacity is planned to be commissioned with investments estimated at ₹1.9 lakh crore. Construction of three hydropower projects is scheduled to begin during the current financial year.
The government has also proposed a power monetisation plan worth ₹4,520 crore for the period from 2025 to 2035. A revised Small Hydro Power Policy is expected to be introduced to attract additional investment in the sector.
Measures have also been proposed to improve electricity distribution and access. The budget aims to achieve 100 percent feeder metering under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive State Power Development Programme. An allocation of ₹500 crore has been proposed to strengthen last-mile power connectivity, while ₹70 crore has been earmarked for off-grid electrification in border areas and villages that remain without electricity.
The budget further states that the state’s first commercial coal mine is expected to become operational at the Namchick–Namphuk Central Coal Block. The project is expected to contribute to resource utilisation and employment generation.
Environmental conservation measures have also been included in the budget proposals. The government has notified four new protected areas — Nidak Danyi Wildlife Sanctuary, Lipo Modi Wildlife Sanctuary, Braiduah Community Reserve and Tukpen Community Reserve.
The government also plans to strengthen wildlife protection through the use of GIS mapping, camera traps and drones. A Special Tiger Protection Force is proposed to be recruited for reserves including Pakke Tiger Reserve, Namdapha National Park and Kamlang Tiger Reserve during 2026–27.
The budget also proposes to notify Bird and Butterfly Festivals as official calendar events and launch a five-year mission on medicinal and aromatic plants to promote traditional knowledge and develop related value chains. Measures to strengthen village-level biodiversity conservation through community participation and support under CAMPA have also been proposed.
