Itanagar, July 1 -- In a major move toward long-term economic transformation, the Government of Arunachal Pradesh is exploring the establishment of a Centre of Excellence on Economic Growth (COE-EG) in collaboration with the Pahle India Foundation (PIF)-a leading public policy think tank based in New Delhi.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein held a high-level meeting here today with Dr Rajiv Kumar, Chairman of Pahle India Foundation and former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, along with his team, to discuss the contours of this strategic initiative.

Terming the PIF proposal "a significant step forward" towards unlocking Arunachal's long-term economic potential, CM Khandu said, "With strategic vision and right pa...