We can not deny the fact that the year 2015 ends on a bad note for Arunachal Pradesh. Allegations of financial mismanagement leveled against ruling government and political upheaval have traumatized the very basic of the good governance in the state. Amidst political turmoil, unexpected entry of Governor in the power game has put a question mark on the neutrality of Raj Bhawan. Apart from this, Supreme Court order during September directing the Centre and state Govt to grant citizenship rights to Chakma-Hajong refugees had come as a bolt from the blue for the people of the state. And the latest trouble comes from the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), the development authority for Navi Mumbai, as it has decided to cancel allotment of a plot outside Vashi railway station to the government of Arunachal Pradesh citing breach of contract.
However, despite all these nay sayings there was a brighter side too. Chief Minister’s Universal Health Insurance Scheme was acclaimed by other states of the country. The scheme proved to be beneficial, particularly for poor and needy patients of the state. Moreover, the skill development and employment generation programme has succeeded to lure thousands of youth to become self-employed or to get job in private sectors. The on-going construction of mini-secretariat buildings and cement concrete roads in various districts will also bring solace to the people if completed within a specific period of time.
Let us hope, Arunachal Pradesh will witness hectic development activities in all fronts during the year 2016. It is hoped that infrastructure development activities including road connectivity will be accelerated during the new year.