Arunachal Pradesh is a state located in the north-eastern part of India. Known for its pristine beauty and lush green forests, the state is also known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'. The land is mostly mountainous with the Himalayan ranges running north-south. The state is divided into five river valleys - the Kameng, the Subansiri, the Siang, the Lohit and the Tirap. These river valleys have immense hydropower potential, currently estimated at 50,328 MW, or approximately 22% of India's current power generating capacity.
Arunachal Pradesh is home to India’s largest and the world’s second-largest monastery- Tawang monastery. Rich in flora and fauna, the state has a forest cover of over 82%. It shares international borders with Bhutan in the west and Myanmar in the east. The geographic location of Arunachal Pradesh provides opportunities for international trade with South Asian countries. Agriculture primarily drives the economy of the state.
The Gross State Domestic Product of Arunachal Pradesh reached Rs 293.51 lakh crore (US$ 4.19 billion) in 2018-19 and Rs 280.52 lakh crore (US$ 4.01 billion) in 2019-20.
