Pema Khandu hails from the Monpa tribe, an indigenous community primarily residing in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India.

[27] During these rallies, ASHA members, Anganwadi workers, and progressive farmers were honored, while Gram Preraks (Publicity Agents) were appointed for each CD Block to disseminate information about state and central government flagship programs in villages where awareness was lacking.

Led by Deputy Commissioners at the district level, the program entails Jan-Sunwai camps in blocks and panchayats on the first day of each month, addressing and resolving people's grievances on the spot.

This campaign unfolds through a series of programs aimed at fostering a robust police-public partnership and dispelling social stigmas associated with the police force.

The overarching goal is to engage all segments of society in maintaining law and order, fostering a sense of security and confidence among entrepreneurs, investors, and tourists.

Under the Samagra Shiksha initiative, 840 Early Childhood Care Centers (ECCE) have been established, and vocational education in the fields of Tourism & Hospitality and IT has been introduced in higher secondary schools.

Furthermore, the establishment of 50 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) for girls and 12 Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) has strengthened educational opportunities in the state.

[citation needed] In a move toward digital monitoring and enhancing learning outcomes, the Vidya Samiksha Kendra has been established, drawing inspiration from Gujarat's model.

[84] The Vidya Samiksha Kendra database system, currently active, maintains information about teachers and students, with ongoing efforts to integrate various NDEAR compliant portals for comprehensive monitoring.

Arunachal Pradesh has implemented impactful agricultural initiatives, exemplified by the 'Atma Nirbhar Krishi Yojana,' providing front-end subsidies to over 10,000 farmers and Self-Help Groups, covering an extensive 3,000 hectares.

[88][89] Initiatives like Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) and the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) have significantly expanded micro and protective irrigation, benefiting 27,943 farmers.

[90] Arunachal Pradesh has undertaken impactful initiatives in horticulture, notably through the 'Atma Nirbhar Bagwani Yojana,' providing financial assistance to over 3,500 farmers and 350 Self-Help Groups for new plantations spanning 2,300 hectares, featuring diverse crops like apple, kiwi, persimmon, and more.

[94] The Area Expansion Programme, encompassing 8,500 hectares, focuses on crops like kiwi, orange, large cardamom, walnut, apple, and medicinal plants, benefiting around 8,500 farmers.

The state has also entered into a tripartite MoU for a 'Post Entry Quarantine Centre' for temperate fruit crops and supported 1,500 Self-Help Group members under the 'PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme.'

Another development in 2021 was the launch of the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), benefiting 350 teachers from CBSE and Eklavya Model Residential Schools in Arunachal Pradesh.

[107][108] In the digital realm, the state government is actively developing an online platform, the E-Indigenous Culture Portal, featuring folk tales and music of all major tribes.

[109][110] Under the Panch-Dharas objectives, 75 strategies have been identified, namely Livelihoods and Opportunities, Sustainable and Adaptive Living, Evidence Generation and Collaborative Action, Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Health, and Well-being for All.

[116] The State government offered entrepreneurs in the tourism sector value-added subsidies under the Chief Minister Paryatan Vikas Yojana (CMPVY) to start homestays, restaurants, culinary hubs, bakeries, and adventure equipment purchases.

[121][122] As part of the first phase of the ‘Dekho Apna Pradesh’ campaign, a group of 60 participants undertook a 10-day journey of various tourism circuits including western, eastern, and central Arunachal to promote intra-state travel among local people.

In order to serve affluent tourists eager to experience the state and its unspoiled beauty, Arunachal Pradesh displayed six caravans equipped with all the standard facilities.

[125] In November 2022, Arunachal Pradesh achieved a significant milestone with the installation of its first Greenfield Donyi Polo Airport at the Hollongi site in Itanagar, connecting the state's capital to Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Guwahati.

The state proudly hosts marquee e-governance projects such as CM Dashboard, Jansunwai, e-DBT, e-Pragati, and e-Seva Portal, e-ILP, showcasing its commitment to technological advancement.

[135][136] Critical digital modules like e-Cabinet, e-Assembly, and e-Pragati have been fully commissioned, providing an end-to-end Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solution for streamlined coordination among departments.

[138][139] The state government's monitoring of Centrally Sponsored Schemes has reached new heights with the implementation of the CSS Tracker, ensuring a close watch on progress and aiming for 100% saturation.

Inspiring national recognition, the e-ILP Program introduced in November 2022 has received two awards for being the "best government-to-citizen-centric service application," drawing the attention of the Sikkim delegation.

Underlining its commitment to transparency, all beneficiary-oriented programs are now registered on the Public Finance Management Systems (PFMS) in accordance with a state government mandate.

[152] Moreover, as part of the effort to connect police stations, girls' schools, Primary Health Centers (PHCs), etc., a total of 391 BSNL VSATs have been commissioned.

The state's proposal has been approved by the Ministry of Power, Government of India to revive 29 hydropower projects by assigning them to Central Public Sector Undertakings, specifically NHPC, NEEPCO, SJVN, and THDCIL.

He has undertaken significant initiatives for environmental conservation and community health, including a widespread plantation drive in Tawang district[183][184] and organizing periodic medical camps.

[190][191][192] He has also fostered community engagement through organized games and sports at village, block, and district levels,[193][194] and promoting civil-military relations through the annual celebration of Maitree Diwas, aiming for unity and cooperation between civilians and the military in the region.