The Centre has announced several projects for infrastructure development and job opportunities in Arunachal Pradesh. Inaugurating the five- day long celebration of the completion of 25 years of statehood of Arunachal Pradesh at a function in Itanagar
yesterday, Defence Minister AK Antony announced raising of 2nd Battalion of
Arunachal Scouts. He also announced the decision to set up the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports at Dirang.

Describing Arunachal Pradesh as the
future power house of the country, Antony said when various power projects become operational over the decade next, the revenue earnings of the State would be to the extent of 10,000 crore rupees annually. This will make Arunachal Pradesh, the richest
State in the country in terms of per capita income. He cautioned that the people of the State must remain vigilant against letting vested interests take over.