Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is the largest state in Northeast India, covering 83,743 sq km. It shares borders with Bhutan, China (Tibet), Myanmar, and the Indian states of Assam and Nagaland. Its strategic location offers opportunities for international trade with South Asian countries. The state’s economy is primarily agrarian, benefiting from its fertile land and river valleys, which also offer immense hydropower potential, estimated at 50,328 MW, or 22% of India’s total capacity.

In 2023-24, Arunachal Pradesh’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is projected at Rs. 37,870 crore (US$ 4.60 billion), reflecting a growth of 28.9% over the previous year. The state’s per capita GSDP increased by 11.0% from 2021-22 to 2022-23, reaching Rs. 2,56,410 (US$ 3,115.08). The state has focused on capitalizing on its hydropower potential, with a total installed power-generation capacity of 783.68 MW as of August 2024.

Arunachal Pradesh’s key industries include agriculture (especially rice and horticulture), hydropower, weaving, arts and crafts, and bamboo-based products. The state has introduced various policies, including the Public-Private Partnership Policy 2011 and the Hydro Power Policy 2008, to encourage industrial growth.

Assam is located in northeast India, bordered by Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura, and West Bengal. It also shares international borders with Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Bhutan. As the gateway to Northeast India, Assam plays a key role in regional connectivity and trade with Southeast Asia. The state is known for its tea, petroleum, Muga silk, and rich biodiversity, housing five national parks and 18 wildlife sanctuaries. Its vast water resources and fertile land support agriculture, while its mineral wealth includes petroleum, natural gas, and limestone.

In 2024–25, Assam’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is projected at Rs. 6.43 trillion (US$ 77.67 billion), marking a 13% growth from the previous year. The state is focusing on infrastructure development and aims to generate 6,500 MW of power by 2030. Assam has implemented several investor-friendly initiatives, including the Northeast Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP) 2007 and the Industrial and Investment Policy 2014, to promote sectors such as IT, tourism, energy, and crude oil refining.

Between April and August FY25, Assam’s exports stood at US$ 198.72 million, with tea exports alone contributing US$ 91.17 million (45%). The state has received cumulative FDI inflows of US$ 21.47 million from October 2019 to June 2024.