Itanagar, Jan 8: The State Cabinet, in its first meeting of 2026 held today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pema Khandu, approved a series of important policy decisions aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery, public safety, education, urban governance, environmental conservation, and employment generation in the State.
The Council of Ministers in the Cabinet meeting held on Thursday has approved, HLL Lifecare Ltd, a Government of India Enterprise under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to create diagnostic infrastructure (Laboratories) in the 256 Sub Centers, 82 Primary Health Centers, 25 Community Health Centers and 64 Block Public Health Units. The Creation of Diagnostic Infrastructure is done under the mandate of 15th Finance Commission Health grants. In addition, HLL Lifecare Ltd will also implement the Laboratory Management Information system in all the health facilities of the state including Medical College/ General/ District Hospitals, Community Health Centers, Primary Health Centers and Sub Centers in the state. LMIS is a step forward to improve the functioning of Laboratory services by digitalization of supply chain, logistics, inventory data and other such important processes that improves the quality of Lab services. Till date through HLL Lifecare Ltd, Tele radiology of CT Scan services at Aalo, Bomdila, Khonsa, Namsai, Tawang, Tezu, Yingkiong & Ziro has benefited nearly 12000 patients. To further improve the Diagnostic Radiology Services in the state, HLL Lifecare Ltd has been approved to provide Atomic Energy Regulatory Board Certification for all General/District Hospitals and CHCs. 
The creation of diagnostic infrastructures is an effort of the Government towards providing accessible, affordable quality diagnostic services nearer to the community. This will not only result in reducing out of pocket expenditure but will also enable evidence based patient management resulting in better patient care.
The Cabinet also approved the procurement of 40 Mobile Medical Units under the Vibrant Villages Programme (funded by MHA) through HLL Lifecare Ltd., with operational support to be funded under the National Health Mission.
The MMU will strengthen healthcare delivery in 455 Vibrant Villages across 11 border districts, namely Anjaw, Dibang Valley, East Kameng, Kra Daadi, KurungKumey, Lower Dibang Valley, Shi Yomi, Tawang, Upper Siang, Upper Subansiri, and West Kameng.
It will enhance healthcare accessibility by delivering essential healthcare services to remote villages lacking health infrastructure, and bridges the healthcare gap between rural and urban areas through mobile health units. It will serve and provides access to quality primary healthcare services in remote, hard-to-reach, and border areas. Each unit will provide comprehensive primary healthcare services including OPD services, maternal and child health services, elderly cares, basic diagnostics including portable hand held X-ray (with AI), essential medicines, screening for communicable and non-communicable diseases, teleconsultation, and referral support etc.
The initiative is expected to significantly improve health indicators, reduce out-of-pocket expenditure, and enhance the overall quality of life of people residing in border villages, while reinforcing the Government’s commitment to inclusive development and strengthened service delivery in frontier areas. 
Considering the increasing incidence of fire accidents and disaster response requirements, the Cabinet approved the proposal for enactment of the Arunachal Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services Bill, 2025, replacing the existing 1991 Act. The new legislation strengthens the legal and operational framework of the department in line with modern requirements. The Bill will go to Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly for passage to become an Act.
The Cabinet also approved Special Grade promotions for Fire & Emergency Services personnel on completion of 15, 20, and 30 years of service, as a measure to address career stagnation and recognise long years of service. All total 142 personnel will benefit from this cabinet decision.
The Cabinet further approved creation of 91 posts for 7 (seven) Sub-Jails of Longding, Khonsa, Changlang, Pasighat, Yingkiong, Aalo and Koloriang to enhance effective Prison management. The posts include Chief Warden – 7 posts, Head Warden (Male) – 28 Posts, Head Warden (Female) – 07 posts, Warden Male – 42 Posts and Warden Female – 7 posts.
​In a major decision to strengthen the human resource in education department, the Cabinet today approved creation of 58 various posts.
The Cabinet approved the creation of 14 posts of administrative, non-teaching, and teaching posts and 32 numbers of Assistant Professor posts for Govt. Model Degree College at Piyong, Namsai District and Govt. Model Degree College Kanubari, Longding district to start the academic activities. 
Further, 12 numbers  of Assistant Professor posts were approved for introduction of Sociology, Commerce, and Mass Communication courses in select Government Colleges across the State, aimed at expanding access to higher education and generating employment opportunities for youth.
The Cabinet accorded approval for the creation of a Directorate of Urban Local Bodies under the Department of Urban Affairs, in alignment with the 74th Constitutional Amendment, to strengthen urban local governance. A separate directorate would facilitate better coordination between various stakeholders, including local bodies, state government departments and central government agencies ensuring a more cohesive approach to urban development. 
To address acute cadre stagnation, the Cabinet approved a one-time relaxation of residency requirements under the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Service (APFS) Rules, 2019, enabling immediate promotions against existing vacancies without any additional financial burden. Total of 48 APFS  officers will get direct benefit  and 60 numbers of frontline forest officers will get indirect promotional benefits from this decision. 
The Cabinet also approved the Recruitment Rules for the Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF) for Pakke, Namdapha, and Kamlang Tiger Reserves, with a direction to insert “the cut-off date for the departmental absorption which should be the date of creation of the STPF posts, i.e 06.03. 2024 in the recruitment rule. This will significantly strengthen wildlife protection and anti-poaching measures under the Project Tiger framework.This decision will ensure recruitment to 324 posts of Special Tiger Guards under the Special Tiger Protection Force thereby giving employment opportunities to our youths. 
The Cabinet reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to good governance, public service delivery, employment generation, environmental protection, and inclusive development for the people of Arunachal Pradesh.

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