Itanagar, March 29 -- Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for introducing the 'Pride of Hills' component under the Special Assistance to Statesfor Capital Investment (SASCI) for 2026-27.
Describing the initiative as visionary, Khandu said it acknowledges the unique challenges faced by hill states like Arunachal Pradesh, including difficult terrain, inaccessibility, and limited revenue-generating capacity.
He noted that the move reflects the Centre's strong commitment to inclusive and balanced regional development.
The Chief Minister particularly welcomed the allocation of Rs 4,900 crore to Arunachal Pradesh under...