Every home across Arunachal Pradesh now has access to electricity and functional tap water connections, following a decade of intense infrastructure expansion. Chief Minister Pema Khandu shared details of this milestone on Saturday, emphasizing how basic amenities have been extended to the most remote corners of the northeastern state.
A Decade of Progress in Household Electrification
Providing figures on the state's progress, Chief Minister Pema Khandu highlighted the dramatic expansion of the power network since 2016. A decade ago, only about 1.48 lakh households in Arunachal Pradesh had electricity, which represented just 49 per cent of the total residential units at the time.
By 2026, the total number of electrified homes has expanded to 3.02 lakh households. This step-by-step expansion has successfully elevated the state's household electrification rate to a complete 100 per cent, ensuring power supply to distant tribal communities and border hamlets.
Unprecedented Surge in Clean Tap Water Access
The growth in drinking water access has recorded an even steeper rise across the state over the same ten-year timeframe. Back in 2016, a mere 22,796 households had access to functional tap water, amounting to just 9.9 per cent coverage.
In a recent post on X, Khandu noted that the total count of homes with running tap water has surged to 2,28,566 by 2026. This represents a massive 903 per cent increase in tap water infrastructure, achieving 100 per cent coverage statewide. In his post, Khandu noted that Arunachal Pradesh has made a significant difference in delivering two core necessities: power and drinking water over the past decade.
Comprehensive Progress Report Presented to Union Home Minister
Beyond water and power statistics, CM Khandu recently submitted a comprehensive ten-year progress report of Arunachal Pradesh to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The document maps out a broader decade-long transformation across the state, detailing gains in regional transport connectivity, economic development, and the overall strategic integration of isolated border areas.
The progress report also showcases clear economic momentum, including growth in the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) alongside improvements in per-capita income. Furthermore, the report emphasizes a noticeable rise in internal revenue generation and more effective optimization of the state budget, setting a foundation for long-term financial health.
