ITANAGAR, Nov 6: The North Eastern Council (NEC) has released Rs 11.18 crore for various development initiatives in Arunachal Pradesh during October 2026, with a major focus on improving strategic road connectivity in remote and border areas and strengthening educational infrastructure.
The fund releases were made under the Schemes of NEC (SoNEC) and the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme-Roads (NESIDS-Roads), according to an NEC statement.
Among the key projects supported in the state are the Riaga–Sango road in Kra Daadi district and the 21-km Amuli–Athuni road via Leyaka Pass in Anini. The funding also covers the construction of a girls’ hostel at Donyi Polo Government College, Kamki.
Apart from releasing funds for ongoing and new initiatives, the NEC also reported the completion of two projects in Arunachal Pradesh during October.
The six-km strategic road connecting the Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) road to Pidi in West Siang district was completed at a cost of Rs 19.55 crore. The road is expected to improve access to the Mechukha area and strengthen connectivity in the region.
The newly constructed Mini Football Stadium at Chowkham in Namsai district was also operationalised, adding to the state's sports infrastructure.
The NEC, functioning under the Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), continued to support projects across the eight Northeastern states during October, releasing a total of rs 79.53 crore for initiatives covering connectivity, rural infrastructure, agriculture, livelihoods, education, scientific research and cultural preservation.
The Council said its interventions were aimed at addressing region-specific development needs while promoting economic opportunities and improving the quality of life in the Northeast.