Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh’s 2026-27 budget priorities came under review as Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Tuesday directed government departments to accelerate the execution of key schemes and ensure that projects announced in the state budget are carried out efficiently.
Holding the finance portfolio, Mein assessed the implementation status of budget-backed initiatives across departments and took stock of the progress made on ongoing works.
He called for faster execution of major flagship programmes, including the Chief Minister’s Rural Development Programme and the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Power Development Programme.
Providing an update through social media, the Deputy Chief Minister said equal attention must also be given to sectors such as education, healthcare, drinking water, road connectivity and skill development.
He said strengthening these sectors is essential to ensure balanced and inclusive development across the state.
Mein also instructed departmental heads to revise operational guidelines wherever required to remove implementation bottlenecks.
He asked them to promptly inform the government of any additional funds required for the projects.
With a total outlay of Rs 36,607 crore, the 2026-27 state budget outlines plans to expand infrastructure, improve public administration and fund welfare programmes.