ITANAGAR, July 15: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday said the state has witnessed significant economic transformation over the past decade, with the gross state domestic product (GSDP) recording a 166 per cent increase between 2014 and 2024-25.
Highlighting the state’s progress under his government’s reform-oriented policies, Khandu said the number of Goods and Services Tax (GST) taxpayers has gone up by 141 per cent since 2017-18, while per capita income has risen by 105 per cent since 2016.
“Arunachal Pradesh is marching ahead with strong economic indicators,” the chief minister posted on X.
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According to the data shared by him, the state has also seen a 731 per cent increase in GST collection since the implementation of GST in 2017-18.
Similarly, the State’s Own Resources (SOR) have surged by 384 per cent between 2014-15 and 2024-25.
Budget allocations for the state have also grown by 218 per cent between 2015-16 and 2025-26, reflecting a sustained focus on capital expenditure and inclusive development.
The chief minister described the trend as a “decade of transformative growth”, underscoring his administration’s emphasis on fiscal prudence and resilient development under the “Pema 3.0” model of governance. (PTI)
