Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday said the state is undergoing a “historic” transformation in connectivity and infrastructure, achieving record progress in road and bridge construction under his government’s ‘Pema 3.0 – Year of Reforms and Growth’ initiative.
Sharing details on social media, CM Khandu said the state has witnessed a 251 percent increase in rural roads and constructed 3,750 km of national highways, underscoring his government’s focus on inclusive growth through better connectivity.
He said the Centre has sanctioned over Rs 55,000 crore for the construction of Frontier Highways, which are expected to significantly improve inter-district connectivity, boost border area development, and unlock the state’s tourism potential.
Highlighting the state’s fiscal commitment, Khandu noted that 12.9 percent of Arunachal Pradesh’s budget is earmarked for roads and bridges — the highest in India — reflecting the government’s priority for sustainable and inclusive development.
He said, “The pace of road construction has increased ninefold over recent years, resulting in the completion of several key projects under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive State Road Development Plan (CMCSRDP).”
So far, Rs 965.99 crore has been sanctioned under the scheme, with 393.57 km of roads completed to improve access to remote areas, he added.
According to data shared by the chief minister, 270 bridges have been built across the state during his tenure, connecting remote valleys and ensuring all-weather accessibility for local communities.
