Government of Arunachal Pradesh

Like other states in India, the head of state of Arunachal Pradesh is the Governor, appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Central government. The office of the governor post is largely ceremonial. The Chief Minister is the head of government and is vested with most of the executive powers. Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, and houses the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly and the secretariat. The Gauhati High Court, Itanagar Permanent bench at Naharlagun exercises the jurisdiction and powers in respect of cases arising in the State of Arunachal Pradesh.

The present Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh is unicameral, consisting of 60 Members of the Legislative Assembly (M.L.A). Its term is 5 years, unless sooner dissolved.

Investment and Development

In May 2025, Arunachal Pradesh signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹6,357 crore at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from May 23 to 24. This significant investment is expected to boost the state's economic development and infrastructure growth.