The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approved a 50 percent SGST reimbursement for the 1200 MW Kalai II Hydro Electric Project, improved pensions under the Chief Minister’s Social Security Scheme (CMSSS), and broadened the scope of the Chief Minister’s Bal Seva Scheme (CMBSS) in order to promote public welfare. According to a release from the CMO, the cabinet led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu also deliberated on important administrative reforms, such as reorganizing the framework for implementing rural development programs and examining the Assam-Arunachal boundary dispute.
The Indian government has expanded the CMBSS to cover all orphaned children registered under the Baal Swaraj Portal, residing in Child Care Institutions, and declared as ‘Children in Need of Care and Protection’ under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. The revised scheme will provide financial assistance of Rs 1,500 per month until the age of 18, and eligible beneficiaries will receive laptops or tablets for education. The changes will benefit over 50,000 individuals.
The cabinet approved a 50% SGST reimbursement for the 1200 MW Kalai II Hydro Electric Project in northeastern India. The project, involving THDCIL and the state government, is expected to generate Rs 318 crore in free power and contribute Rs 2.2 crore annually to the local area development fund. It will create 1,700 jobs, drive infrastructure development, and upskill local workers.
