Arunachal CM launches ACE, ITA to boost startup ecosystem

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu launched the ACE programme and think tank ITA, dubbed a 'mini NITI Aayog', at APEDP Cohort 5's launch. Seed funding was doubled to ₹10 lakh; intake raised to 100 startups. APEDP has spawned 150+ startups since 2021. Seven satellite incubation cells were inaugurated; five new institutional MoUs signed.