During 1954 "Northeast frontier agency" was established which includes present day areas of Arunachal pradesh, later in 1972 it gain union territory status and become full-fledged state in 1987
Earlier before independence "Shimla Accord" was signed between British, China and Tibet in 1914, based on this McMahon line was decided as border line between China and territories of British India, in present times this borderline is under dispute due to change of stance of china after 1960's.
In present day Arunachal Pradesh border Indian states of Assam and Nagaland also share international borders with Bhutan, Myanmar and China
Key facts
It is India's land of rising sun & easternmost state of India where Dong Village is the easternmost village
Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh is known for many folk dances Bujya, Chalo, Pasi Kongki, Ponung Wancho and Popir
Arunachal Pradesh economy majorly depend on agricultural activities
Rivers Brahmaputra and its tributaries Dibang, Lohit, Subansiri, Kameng and Tirap passes through this state
It is the largest state by area among northeastern states
It is one of the two states where English alone official language
It is the lowest population density state in India
Major concerns
Unequal development among regions
Connectivity issues like not all towns have all weather roads
It is in the near bottom of HDI among Indian states
Less access to employment opportunities
Inadequate healthcare facilities
Less psychological connect with mainland of India & slow growth in patriotic mindset
Measures can be taken
Arunachal Pradesh has less population density so private players will be less interested in doing investments in sectors of health and education, bringing quality education and health through central sponsored initiatives as well as state initiative will help to improve HDI
Scenic nature of this state have potential on tourism sector, central and state initiatives to build all weather roads will attract consistent tourism revenue
Leasing land to private initiatives in effective cost (Ex: In the scale of 50years) & promoting theme based adventure games will help to create new business opportunities & new employment opportunities
Promotion of terrace farming will yield high productive yield
Trust and Confidence building measures by central government with local people will help to imbibe patriotic mindset
Promoting North East products as premium & luxury products in other parts of Indian mainland market & Global market will generate additional revenue
Fixing minimal cost for air-travel from other parts of Indian mainland to north-eastern states will increase tourism migration and will give a boost in revenue through increased local spending of tourists in northeastern states.
The Purpose of life is to believe, to hope and to strive - Indira Gandhi
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