Arunachal Pradesh
Capital: Itanagar
Leadership data compiled via web research in July 2026 — may not reflect the very latest reshuffles or appointments.
Briefing
Arunachal Pradesh is India's northeasternmost state, often called the 'Land of the Rising Sun,' bordering Bhutan, China and Myanmar. It is home to numerous indigenous tribal communities, extensive forest cover and significant hydropower potential from its river systems. The state's economy relies largely on agriculture, horticulture and forestry, with tourism growing around its mountain landscapes and monasteries.
State Identity & Symbols
State Emblem
The sun rising between the peaks of Komdi and Daphabum above a mithun's head, supported by two hornbills, crested by the National Emblem of India.
State Animal
Mithun (Bos frontalis)
State Bird
Great hornbill (Buceros bicornis)
State Flower
Foxtail orchid (Rhynchostylis retusa)
Images via Wikimedia Commons. Animal: Rht bd (CC BY-SA 4.0). Bird: Shantanu Kuveskar (CC BY-SA 4.0). Flower: Wasir kasab (CC BY 4.0).
Population
2011 Census figures.
Total Population
1,383,727
Male Population
713,912
Female Population
669,815
Sex Ratio
938 females per 1000 males
Districts
Hover over a district to see its name.
Papum Pare (capital district)
District boundaries adapted from udit-001/india-maps-data, based on Census of India 2011 district geometries.
Government
Governor
Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik
Chief Minister
Pema Khandu
Council of Ministers
| Name | Rank | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Chowna Mein | Deputy Chief Minister | Finance, Planning & Investment, Tax & Excise, State Lotteries, Economics & Statistics, Power & Non-Conventional Energy Resources |
| Ojing Tasing | Cabinet Minister | Rural Development, Cooperation, Transport |
| Kento Jini | Cabinet Minister | Law, Social Justice & Empowerment, Sports & Youth Affairs |
| Balo Raja | Cabinet Minister | Urban Development, Land Management, Civil Aviation |
| Mama Natung | Cabinet Minister | Home, Border Affairs, Water Supply |
| Dasanglu Pul | Cabinet Minister | Women & Child Development, Art & Culture, Science & Technology |
| Pasang Dorjee Sona | Cabinet Minister | Education, Tourism, Parliamentary Affairs |
| Gabriel Denwang Wangsu | Cabinet Minister | Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries, Food & Civil Supplies |
| Wangki Lowang | Cabinet Minister | Environment & Forests, Mining, Tirap/Changlang/Longding Affairs |
| Nyato Dukam | Cabinet Minister | Commerce & Industries, Labour & Employment, Information & Public Relations |
| Biyuram Wahge | Cabinet Minister | Health & Family Welfare, Water Resources |
National Parks
- Namdapha National Park
- Mouling National Park