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Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh, which translates as the Land of the Rising Sun, is one of India’s hidden treasures.

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Key Investment Agency

US$4.25 billion total GSDP reported during financial year 2020-21

The Best Emerging Green Destination of 2019.

Arunachal Pradesh had a total installed power-generation capacity of 765.14 MW

US$ 148.29 mn approved by the Union Government for construction of roads

Home to world's 2nd largest monastery - Tawang Monastery.

Itanagar

1,080 km

international border with China, 520 km with Myanmar, 210 km with Bhutan.

Geo advantage

provides opportunities of international trade with South Asian countries.

61.6%

of the state, over 51,500 sq km, is covered by forest, supporting agri industries.

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wildlife sanctuaries, one orchid sanctuary, and one biosphere reserve.

Act East

policy of GOI has positioned Arunachal Pradesh as India’s gateway to Southeast neighbors.

AP State Industrial and Investment Policy 2020

This policy was long due to establish Arunachal Pradesh as a competitive investment destination and to create institutional mechanisms which are conducive for `Ease of Doing Business'

North East Industrial Development Scheme

With financial outlay of around US$420m upto March 2020, NEIDS is a combination of the incentives covered under the earlier two schemes with a much larger outlay.

North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme

Under the Scheme guidelines of NESIDS, 100% centrally funding is provided to the State Governments of North Eastern Region.

Non Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) Scheme

The broad objective of the Non-lapsable Central Pool of Resources scheme is to ensure speedy development of infrastructure in the North Eastern Region.

Arunachal Pradesh Industrial Development & Financial Corporation (APIDFC)

+91-9402548860

Performs the twin role of State Industrial Development Corporation and State Financial Corporation

Department of Trade & Commerce

+91-360-2212948

The body issues trade licenses and facilities border trade and foreign trade.

Department of Industries

+91-3782-222041

The department helps with setting up of new ventures in the state

Key Investment Agency

key growth sectors

Here are the leading sectors with opportunities for foreign investors

Agriculture

Biotechnology

Chemicals

Electrical Machinery

Food Processing

Leather

Mining

Oil and Natural Gas

Renewable Energy

Roads and Highways

Thermal Power

Tourism

key investors

Etalin Hydro Electric Power has set up a 3.1 GW Hydroelectric project

Lambu-Subu Food and Beverages has set up a manufacturing operation

Tata Power operates generation and distribution assets in the state

Jindal Power Limited participates in hydropower projects in the state

NEEPCO, a GOI undertaking, has built hydroelectric plants in the state

Investment Opportunities

North East Gas Grid

The Government of India has budgeted US$780 million for the North East Gas Grid project for the eight northeastern states.

2,000 MW

Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project is being built in the state

Smart Cities Mission

has identified Pasighat and Itanagar for urban development

East-West Industrial Corridor

aims to improve Northeast's connectivity with the rest of India

US$7.7b

worth of railway projects identified by the Central Government

7

destinations in the state have been identified for civilian air connectivity

2880MW

Dibang Multipurpose Project (MPP) to be built. It will be the highest dam in India

100%

of the households in Arunachal Pradesh state to receive water connections by 2023 under the Jal Jeevan Mission

A Training cum Production Center of Silk

instituted in the Chullyu village KVIC specializes in increasing local production of Eri Silk and Khadi cotton among other fabrics

Neciphu Tunnel

A 450km long tunnel connecting Arunachal Pradesh with the Indo-China border has been announced.

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State Attractions

Paryang wet land

Tawang Monastery, located in Tawang city

Beautiful Valley of Rice Fields in Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh

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