Arunachal Pradesh's Visionary Budget: A Step Towards Human Capital Development

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein unveiled a transformative budget for 2025-26, focusing on social and economic empowerment. The budget, titled 'Year of Human Capital', aims to foster skilled workforces, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Revenue and capital receipts are projected at Rs 39,842.23 crore, marking an 11.16% increase from 2024-25.

On Monday, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein presented the assembly with an ambitious budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, emphasizing social and economic empowerment.

Labeling the initiative a 'transformative step' for the state's development, Mein outlined the government's commitment to enhancing human capital through skills development, technological progress, and entrepreneurship. In a nod to this, 2025-26 has been declared the 'Year of Human Capital'.

The budget for 2025-26 anticipates revenue receipts of Rs 34,544.07 crore and capital receipts of Rs 5,298.16 crore, totaling Rs 39,842.23 crore, up 11.16% from last year's estimates. Capital allocations touch various sectors, including Rs 369 crore for health and Rs 3,000 crore for education, promising a significant investment in infrastructure and prosperity.

(With inputs from agencies.)