Arunachal Pradesh Introduces Family-Focused Citizen Database
The Arunachal Pradesh government has decided to create a family-centric citizen database to improve the management of public welfare schemes and services for the benefit of the people.
An official from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) stated that the state Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, approved "The Arunachal Pradesh Arun Parivar Patra Authority Bill, 2025" during its meeting.
This Bill seeks to establish a family centric citizen database in Arunachal Pradesh, the official said, adding that the proposed bill when passed will streamline the delivery of public welfare schemes and services across the state.
The Cabinet meeting was held at Nyapin in Kurung Kumey district.
As part of the government's 'Cabinet Aapke Dwar' initiative, the ‘Team Arunachal Government’ held this meeting of the council of ministers in the western region of the state.
Nyapin is the fourth outdoor cabinet meeting and the first in the current tenure of Pema Khandu led government 3.0, the official said.
He said that in a significant step towards evidence-based governance and strategic planning, the cabinet also approved the establishment of the Institute for Transforming Arunachal (ITA).
The proposed institute will act as the state's leading policy think tank, offering research-driven advisory support, policy recommendations, and strategic guidance to drive socio-economic development.
The ITA will be located within the Department of Finance, Planning & Investment, aligning with the structure of NITI Aayog.
The proposed institute would focus on transformational governance, economic growth, sustainable development, and innovation.
It will play a crucial role in shaping State Vision@2047, aligning it with India Vision@2047, and ensuring Arunachal Pradesh remains at the forefront of progress, the official said.
By fostering an ecosystem of collaborative policymaking and research, ITA is set to catalyze Arunachal Pradesh’s transformation into a model of sustainable growth, economic resilience, and governance excellence, the official said.
The Cabinet has approved the launch of “Arunachal Pradesh Handloom and Handicrafts Policy-2024", aimed at revitalising and modernising the state's handloom and handicraft sector.
A key initiative of the policy is the creation of a comprehensive digital database for weavers and artisans, aimed at streamlining resource allocation and offering tailored support.
Additionally, the policy has increased the recognition award for exceptional craftsmanship from Rs 75,000 to Rs 1,00,000, while the second prize has been raised from Rs 65,000 to Rs 75,000.
He said that to curb and regulate the rampant encroachment of government lands and matters connected therewith in the state government: "The Arunachal Pradesh Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act 2003 was earlier enacted. The Cabinet approved the appointment of any officer not below the rank of Deputy Commissioner (DC), as appellate authority where the DC while acting as an Estate Officer has passed an order against which appeal is filed".