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 today, the 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. Considering the strategic importance of the state, the Defence Minister said, his ministry has also taken a decision on the funding of land acquisition for the Company locations of 1st Battalion. He called upon all the concerned agencies to work towards early operationalisation of Advance Landing Grounds in the state. Antony said the construction of roads in the state needs to be accelerated, particularly on the Tezpur-Tawang sector. During the last six years, Border Roads Organisation has executed work worth more than 2,900 crore rupees for improving and developing the infrastructure in the state. 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. Stressing the importance of a secure, non-porous International Border, Antony said the proposals submitted by the State to the Prime Minister’s Office and the Planning Commission to provide connectivity to 22 unconnected administrative Centres, construction of foot suspension bridges, log bridges and porter tracks in border areas, as well as providing drinking water facilities in border areas are highly relevant and will definitely be given a serious consideration.