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Arunachal Cabinet unveils sweeping reform agenda, approves Rs 7,834-Cr investment plan

Itanagar, July 17 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on Friday approved a comprehensive package of reforms and flagship initiatives aimed at accelerating infrastructure development, improving healthcare, boosting employment and skills, strengthening governance, and enhancing the ease of doing business in the state.
The Cabinet approved a cumulative investment of Rs 7,834 crore for the implementation of four flagship schemes during 2026-29, describing it as one of the largest investments made by the Khandu government in recent years.
Of the total outlay, Rs 2,334 crore has been earmarked for Phase II of the Chief Minister's Comprehensive State Road Development Plan to improve roads in district headquarters, ADC/SDO headquarters and the Capital Complex. The Cabinet also directed departments to complete the remaining projects under Phase I by March 2027.
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