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Arunachal cabinet approves 1,500 crore for schools, sports jobs and service reforms

The state cabinet approved money for schools, direct government jobs for medal-winning athletes, faster public services and simpler business licences. Each change is meant to make daily work easier for people in the state.

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The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet, led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, has approved several major decisions.

The biggest one is 1,500 crore rupees for education.

Other decisions cover sports jobs, public services and business licences.

The money will go to a plan called Mission Shikshit Arunachal. The plan runs up to 2029.

Key numbers from Arunachal cabinet decisions
₹1,500 croreFunding for education
28Establishment categories
2029Mission runs up to

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It aims to improve schools, including classrooms, hostels, science labs and libraries across the state.

The second phase will focus on planning at the district level.

It will also use digital monitoring, so that progress can be tracked more clearly.

Key points

  • The cabinet approved 1,500 crore rupees for school upgrades under Mission Shikshit Arunachal, up to 2029.
  • Athletes who win medals at the Olympics, Asian Games or Commonwealth Games can get direct government jobs.
  • Public service rules now add online filing, automatic appeals and compensation for citizens facing delays.
  • Businesses with a state or central licence will no longer need a separate municipal trade licence.

Who can get a government job under the new sports scheme?

The cabinet launched a scheme called CM-STARS.

The full name is Chief Minister's Sports Talent Appointment and Recognition Scheme.

Under this scheme, athletes who win medals at major international events will get direct government jobs.

These events include the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.

What changes for people who wait for government services?

The state is changing its service delivery rules. Appeals will be processed automatically.

People can also file applications online.

If a service is delayed, the case will move up to a higher level automatically.

Citizens affected by delays will get compensation.

Public servants who fail to act on time will face direct financial accountability.

This is meant to make services prompt and efficient.

How does this help businesses in towns and cities?

The cabinet reduced overlapping licence rules for 28 categories of establishments in municipal areas.

Municipal areas are towns and cities run by local civic bodies.

Businesses that already hold a state or central licence will no longer need a separate municipal trade licence.

This makes daily operations simpler.

The cabinet also approved new rules for rural and urban water supply.

The aim is long-term sustainability, with more participation from local communities.

Land rules for the Arunachal Pradesh Airport Development Authority, 2026, were also cleared.

These rules aim to make land management transparent and attract investment for the Hollongi Aero-City project.


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