• India‟s pent-up demand for electricity could be addressed by the state‟s potential 60,000 Largest hydropower MW hydropower capacity. Currently, several hydro power projects are allocated to private potential in India sector players with capacity aggregating 35,031.5 MW. Railways as a new • The 21 km Harmuti (Assam) to Naharlagun route became operational in April 2014; this has connected the state to the rest of India and provided huge trade and transport means of transport opportunities. • Arunachal Pradesh is home to 601 species of orchids, or 52 per cent of the species of Orchid paradise orchids known in India, indicating a huge potential for attracting tourists, especially foreign ones. • The state‟s textile industry, including carpet making, enjoys a huge appeal. The state‟s Carpet making carpets have received national and international fame for their creativity, design and quality. • Arunachal Pradesh, with an area of 83,743 sq km, is the largest state in the Northeast of Largest state in India. Its diverse topography offers opportunities for non-timber based industries such as Northeast bamboo, cane and medicinal plants. Source: The India Environment Portal, Economic Times, Arunachal Pradesh Government website, Aranca research 2013-14 HighGrowing economic demand growth Huge hydropower potential Pipeline • The GSDP increased at a compound • The hilly terrain and abundant rivers 100+ annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1 per make the state a potential Hydropower cent* between 2004-05 and 2013-14, powerhouse of the Northeast. projects faster than India‟s 15.0 per cent* generation • The state‟s hydropower potential is having a growth. capacity: currently estimated at 60,000 MW, or generation 97.57MW • The state has considerable mineral approximately 25 per cent of India‟s capacity of reserves that offer huge potential. current power generating capacity. 47,000 MW • Due to its topography, the state has varied agro-climatic conditions suitable for horticulture of flowers and Advantage aromatic and medicinal plants. Arunachal Pradesh Policy and fiscal incentives International trade • The state and central governments opportunities offer huge fiscal and policy incentives for the development of important • The state‟s location provides sectors. opportunities for international trade with South Asian countries such as • The State Industrial Policy, 2008, and Myanmar, Bhutan and China. Agriculture Policy 2001 support these activities. Additionally, the central • Textiles and handicrafts from the state government‟s North East Industrial are in demand in neighbouring and Investment Promotion Policy countries. (NEIIPP), 2007, promotes investment. • Recently, the state received approval for the first border „haat‟ along the Indo- Myanmar border. *Calculated in Indian Rupee terms Itanagar, Naharlagun, Tawang, Rupa, Bomdila, Bhalukpong, Seppa, Ziro and Daporijo are some of the major towns in the state. Brahmaputra is the major river flowing through the state. Other smaller rivers include Kameng, Subansiri, Lohit, Tirap and Siang. Arunachal Parameters Pradesh Capital Itanagar Geographical area (sq km) 83,743 Source: Maps of India Administrative districts (No) 16 Located in the Northeast of India, Arunachal Pradesh is the Population density (persons per sq km) 17 largest of the seven sister states. It shares borders with the Total population (million) 1.4 neighbouring countries of Bhutan in the west, China (Tibet) in the north and northeast and Myanmar in the east and Male population (million) 0.71 southeast. The Indian states of Assam and Nagaland Female population (million) 0.67 border it in the south. Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 938 The most commonly spoken languages are Assamese, Bengali and Hindi. English is the official language and Literacy rate (per cent) 65.38 primary medium of education in schools. Source: Government of Arunachal Pradesh website, (http://arunachalpradesh.nic.in), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Census 2011 Arunachal Parameter All States Source Pradesh Economy Planning Commission Databook, June 2014, GSDP as a percentage of all states‟ GSDP 0.1 100.0 current prices, 2013-14 Planning Commission Data Book, June 2014, Average GSDP growth rate (%)* 16.1 15.5 current prices, from 2004-05 to 2013-14 Planning Commission Databook, June 2014, Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,541.1 1,414.40 current prices, 2013-14 Physical Infrastructure Installed power capacity (MW) 249.4 249,488.3 Central Electricity Authority, as of June 2014 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of Wireless subscribers (No) 9,541,874^ 910,157,975 June 2014 Ministry of Communications & Information Broadband subscribers (No) 7,781 65,330,000 Technology, as of May 2014 National Highways Authority of India and National Highway length (km) 2,302 79,116 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of March 2013 Airports (No) 5^^ 133 Airports Authority of India *Calculated in Indian Rupee terms, ^Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura, ^^Non operational Arunachal Parameter All States Source Pradesh Social Indicators Literacy rate (%) 65.4 73.0 Census 2011 SRS Bulletin (www.censusindia.gov.in), Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 19.4 21.6 September 2013 Investment Outstanding investments (US$ billion) 52.8 2,414.2 CMIE (2013-14) SRS: Sample Registration System At current prices, the Gross State Domestic Product GSDP of Arunachal Pradesh at current prices (GSDP) of Arunachal Pradesh was US$ 2.2 billion in 2013- (in US$ million) 14. 2,265 2,226 CAGR 2,220 1,976 Arunachal Pradesh‟s GSDP increased at a CAGR of 16.1 16.1%* per cent* from 2004-05 to 2013-14. This was faster than 1,576 India‟s total GDP growth of 15.0 per cent*. 1,194 1,233 851 910 778 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Source: Planning Commission Databook, June 2014 *Calculated on INR figures At current prices, the Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) of NSDP of Arunachal Pradesh at current Arunachal Pradesh was US$ 2.1 billion in 2013-14. prices (in US$ million) Arunachal Pradesh‟s NSDP at current prices expanded at a 2,099 2,066 2,059 CAGR of 16.3 per cent* between 2004-05 and 2013-14. CAGR This was faster than India‟s total NDP growth of 15.0 per 16.3%* 1,830 cent*. 1,442 1,127 1,094 711 779 834 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Source: Planning Commission Databook, June 2014 *Calculated in Indian Rupee terms, CAGR - Compound Annual Growth Rate In 2013-14, the state‟s per capita GSDP at current prices Per capita GSDP (in US$) was US$ 1,511.1 compared to US$ 649.7 in 2004-05. CAGR 1,615 1,551 The per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 13.5 per 13.5%* 1,441 1,511 cent* between 2004-05 and 2013-14. 1,177 934 942 728 650 697 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Source: Planning Commission Databook, June 2014 *Calculated in Indian Rupee terms, Note: CAGR - Compound Annual Growth Rate The state‟s per capita NSDP in 2013-14 was US$ 1,401.5 Per capita NSDP (in US$) compared to US$ 593.8 in 2004-05. 1,497 1,439 The per capita NSDP increased at an average rate of 13.7 CAGR 1,402 13.7%* per cent* between 2004-05 and 2013-14. 1,335 1,077 856 861 668 594 638 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Source: Planning Commission Databook, June 2014 *Calculated in Indian Rupee terms, Note: CAGR - Compound Annual Growth Rate The primary and tertiary sectors continue to dominate the GSDP composition by sector composition of GSDP of the Northeastern state. In 2013-14, the primary sector contributed 43.1 per cent to the state‟s CAGR* GSDP at current prices, followed by the tertiary sector (30.9 33.0% 30.9% per cent) and the secondary sector (26.0 per cent). 15.3%* At a CAGR of 18.0 per cent*, the primary sector has been 26.0% 29.5% the fastest growing sector among the three sectors from 2004-05 to 2013-14. Growth was driven by agriculture, 14.4%* forestry and logging. 43.1% 37.4% 18.0%* The tertiary sector expanded at a CAGR of 15.3 per cent* between 2004-05 and 2013-14. Growth has been driven by 2004-05 2013-14 trade, hotels, real estate, banking, insurance, transport, Primary Sector Secondary Sector Tertiary Sector communications and other services. The secondary sector increased at a CAGR of 14.4 per Source: CMIE *Calculated in Indian Rupee terms, cent* between 2004-05 and 2013-14. CAGR - Compound Annual Growth Rate Cereals, oil seeds, ginger, potato, sugarcane and pineapple Annual production – 2012-13 are some of the key agricultural products of the state. Crop („000 metric tonnes) In 2011-12, total food grain production in the state increased Flowers 297.0 8.6 per cent to 362,000 metric tonnes from 334,000 metric tonnes in 2010-11. Paddy (rice) 255.0* Citrus 176.7 The state received a commendation award for food grain production in category–III during 2011-12. Cereals 91.0* Pineapple 67.6 Total paddy (rice) production in the state was nearly Ginger 255,000 metric tonnes and total cereals production in the 57.0 state was ~91,000 metric tonnes in 2011-12. Vegetables 37.6 Apple 31.0 Major cereal crops of the state are rice, wheat, maize and millet.