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Arunachal Pradesh Forms Four Committees on APST Certificates, ILP Framework, Non-APST Offspring and Illegal Infiltration

  • By Thetripurapost Desk, Itanagar
  • May 30, 2026
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Pema Khandu has announced that the Arunachal Pradesh government (Government of Arunachal Pradesh) will establish four high-powered committees to address critical issues concerning APST certificates, non-APST offspring, the Inner Line Permit (ILP) framework, and illegal infiltration in Arunachal Pradesh.

The announcement was made after extensive consultations involving the Arunachal Indigenous Tribes Forum, community-based organisations, the All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union, the ST Bachao Andolan Committee, government officials, and legal experts.

According to Chief Minister Pema Khandu, the four committees will examine key demands raised by indigenous groups and recommend measures to strengthen tribal rights and governance in Arunachal Pradesh. The committees will focus on APST certificate re-verification, the non-APST offspring issue, strengthening the ILP framework( Arunachal Pradesh e-ILP Portal) reviewing the proposed ILP Guidelines 2026, and tackling illegal infiltration.

APST Certificate Verification and ILP Strengthening in Focus

The Arunachal Pradesh government has directed the committees to conduct a comprehensive review of APST certificate verification procedures and recommend safeguards to ensure that benefits meant for Scheduled Tribes reach eligible beneficiaries.

The committees will also study the effectiveness of the Inner Line Permit system in Arunachal Pradesh and propose measures to strengthen implementation. The review of the ILP Guidelines 2026 is expected to play a crucial role in protecting the interests of indigenous tribal communities.

Committees to Submit Recommendations Within Six Months

Chief Minister Pema Khandu stated that all four committees have been given a six-month deadline to submit their recommendations. However, the timeline may be extended if further field studies, stakeholder consultations, and expert assessments are required.

In a significant policy move, the state government also plans to establish a dedicated department for the administration and enforcement of the Inner Line Permit system. The proposed department is expected to improve monitoring and strengthen protection of indigenous tribal rights across Arunachal Pradesh.

Decision Comes After Extensive Stakeholder Consultations

The formation of the committees follows a series of high-level consultations between the Arunachal Pradesh government and various tribal organisations. An eight-hour meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu on May 27 laid the groundwork for the decision, followed by another consultative session at the Civil Secretariat.

The discussions focused on long-pending concerns related to tribal identity, demographic changes, migration issues, APST certificates, and the implementation of the ILP framework in Arunachal Pradesh.

Indigenous Groups Seek Protection of Tribal Rights

The latest initiative comes in response to sustained demands from indigenous organisations seeking stronger implementation of the Inner Line Permit system and greater protection of tribal identity in Arunachal Pradesh.

The government believes that the recommendations of the four high-powered committees will help create a balanced and legally sound framework to address concerns surrounding APST certificates, non-APST offspring, illegal infiltration, and the future of the ILP system in the state.

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