From the Hills to the Market: 16,000 Women in Arunachal Are Now Lakhpati Didis — and This Is Only the Beginning

There is a quiet revolution happening in the hills of Arunachal Pradesh. Not with protests or politics, but with skill, savings, and sheer determination — and over 16,000 women are already proof of it. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein confirmed on Sunday that more than 16,000 women across the state have officially achieved ‘Lakhpati Didi’ … Read more

Tawang DC Pushes for Real Results as ArSRLM Review Meeting Takes Honest Stock of SHG Progress

Tawang DC Pushes for Real Results as ArSRLM Review Meeting Takes Honest Stock of SHG Progress

If there’s one thing Tawang’s Deputy Commissioner made clear on Wednesday, it’s this — good intentions alone won’t put food on the table. DC Namgyal Angmo chaired the District Steering Committee (DSC) meeting of the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) in Tawang, and she didn’t mince her words. Every rupee invested, every hour spent, … Read more

Banking Can’t Stop at the City Gates: Arunachal Governor Pushes for Financial Access in Every Remote Village

Banking Can't Stop at the City Gates: Arunachal Governor Pushes for Financial Access in Every Remote Village

In a state where some villages are days away from the nearest town, getting a bank account shouldn’t feel like climbing a mountain — but for many in Arunachal Pradesh, it still does. Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik made that reality the centre of his conversation on July 11 when he sat down with Arunachal … Read more

Arunachal Officials Encourage Banks to Boost Lending to Key Sectors

In a recent meeting in Siang district, officials evaluated the efforts of banks and government departments in advancing financial inclusion and executing development initiatives. The joint session of the District Consultative Committee (DCC) and District Level Review Committee (DLRC), led by Deputy Commissioner Tayi Taggu, concentrated on increasing credit access to critical sectors, monitoring progress … Read more