Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation for major infrastructure projects worth Rs 5,125.37 crore in Arunachal Pradesh from Itanagar’s Indira Gandhi Park on 22 September, 2025.  

Key initiatives include two hydropower projects in Shi Yomi district: the 186 MW Tato-I project with Rs 1,750 crore investment, and the 240 MW Heo project at Rs 1,939 crore outlay, both developed jointly by the Arunachal Pradesh government and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO). These projects will generate around 802 million and 1,000 million units of electricity annually, respectively, enhancing the region’s energy security.

PM Modi also inaugurated a Rs 145.37 crore convention centre in Tawang under the PM-DevINE scheme, capable of hosting over 1,500 people to boost tourism and culture. Additionally, several other infrastructure projects worth Rs 1,290 crore were launched, spanning connectivity, health, and fire safety sectors. Governor KT Parnaik, CM Pema Khandu, and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju attended the event.