Will focus on youth empowerment, overhauling education in 2025: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister focuses on youth empowerment and education sector overhaul for state development and prosperity.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said his government would focus on youth empowerment and overhauling the education sector in 2025, noting that these areas are crucial for the State's development and prosperity.

“The State Government has declared 2024-25 as the ‘Year of Youth’ in its Budget. This initiative highlights the administration’s gratitude and recognition of the critical role young people play in shaping both the nation and the State,” Mr. Khandu said.

"The 'Year of Youth' is our acknowledgment of the immense responsibility our youth hold in building 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India) and 'Viksit Arunachal' (prosperous Arunachal)," the Chief Minister said told PTI in an interview.

He also noted that this initiative aligns with the promises made in the ruling party's election manifesto. One of the primary objectives of the 'Year of Youth' is to encourage entrepreneurship among the younger generation and not to depend solely on government jobs.

The government aims to create a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem through various schemes and policies. "Our government will lay emphasis on skill development programmes to equip the youth with the tools needed to embark on entrepreneurial ventures," Mr. Khandu said.

“The Arunachal Pradesh Entrepreneurship Development Programme (APEDP) has already been launched to achieve this goal,” he added.

The APEDP, spearheaded by the State's Finance, Investment and Planning Department, aims to address local challenges by fostering entrepreneurship. The programme provides aspiring entrepreneurs with necessary support and mentorship to succeed.