ENA State 2025-08-26 15:56:15 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Itanagar, Aug 26 (KNN)</strong> Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday said the state is charting a bold new growth story through innovation, investment, and entrepreneurship.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">In a post on X, Khandu highlighted several initiatives by his government aimed at positioning Arunachal Pradesh as an emerging hub for industry and startups.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Central to this effort is the newly launched Industrial Development &amp; Investment Policy 2025, designed to attract large-scale investments and create a business-friendly environment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Projects worth Rs 809 crore are already in the pipeline, covering sectors such as food processing, steel, and bamboo-based industries.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">To support these industries, the state has developed 15 industrial estates, one growth centre, and an integrated development centre across more than 736 acres, providing strong infrastructure for businesses.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The state has also witnessed growth in entrepreneurship, with 21,982 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) operating in food, textiles, and hospitality sectors.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Arunachal Pradesh Innovation &amp; Investment Park is nurturing around 50 startups annually, reflecting a growing startup ecosystem.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Between 2021 and 2024, 106 startups were incubated, while 512 applications have already been received in 2025 alone, showcasing strong entrepreneurial interest among the youth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Khandu emphasised the governments commitment to empowering youth and women entrepreneurs. Through the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Swavalamban Yojana, over Rs 488 crore has been invested in 2,648 entrepreneurs across various sectors.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Looking ahead, the SEE Trinity framework is expected to generate more than 25,000 jobs and self-employment opportunities over the next five years.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">With focused policies, significant investments, and a vibrant startup culture, Arunachal Pradesh is no longer on the fringes of economic growth. We are scripting a bold new chapter of prosperity, Khandu said.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 43280 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/arunachal-pradesh-aims-to-weave-growth-story-with-industrial-development-investment-policy-2025 2025-08-26 15:56:15 knnindia.co.in