Itanagar, 30 October (HS): Arunachal Pradesh has witnessed a significant rise in tourist arrivals over the past decade, with the number of visitors increasing from fewer than one lakh in the early 2010s to more than 10 lakh in 2025, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Friday.

In a social media post, Khandu highlighted the state's growing prominence as a tourist destination, attributing the expansion in tourist footfall partly to initiatives aimed at promoting Arunachal Pradesh at the national and international levels.

He said platforms such as the International Tourism Mart, supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, have played an important role in showcasing the state's tourism potential and bringing it into the national and international spotlight.

The Chief Minister's remarks highlighted the growing visibility of Arunachal Pradesh as a tourism destination and the role of promotional platforms in attracting visitors to the state.------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash