Transforming Arunachal Pradesh: New Industrial Policy Launched

Arunachal Pradesh's new industrial policy aims to make the state an industrial hub by offering incentives for private investment. The policy includes subsidies, green initiatives, and benefits for local industries. It seeks to foster entrepreneurship and long-term investment, with 14,608 youths currently employed in industrial units.

The northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh is poised for industrial transformation with the launch of a comprehensive new industrial policy. Announced by Commerce and Industries Minister Nyato Dukam, this initiative aims to develop the state into an industrial hub, offering various incentives designed to attract substantial private investment.

Key features of the Arunachal Pradesh Industrial Development & Investment Policy, 2025, include reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fees, capital investment subsidy, capital interest subvention, and power subsidy. Moreover, it supports green initiatives and offers SGST reimbursement, VAT exemption, quality certification subsidy, transport subsidy, and export incentives, among others.

The policy focuses on bolstering locally rooted industries like handlooms, handicrafts, textiles, and food processing, and aims to make Arunachal Pradesh an investor-friendly destination by providing long-term land leases. The effort to foster entrepreneurship is evident in the employment of 14,608 youths in the state's functional units, showcasing the potential for growth and development.

(With inputs from agencies.)