Committees led by cabinet ministers will review tribal certificate verification, ILP guidelines and concerns over demographic changes
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced the formation of four high-powered committees to address key concerns linked to APST certificates, Inner Line Permit (ILP) regulations, non-APST offspring and alleged infiltration in the state.
The decision followed consultations with the Arunachal Indigenous Tribes Forum (AITF), All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU), ST Bachao Andolan Committee, community organisations, legal experts and senior government officials.
“Formation of four high-powered committees has been agreed upon today,” Khandu said in a statement shared on X.
According to the chief minister, the committees will separately examine re-verification of Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) certificates, issues concerning non-APST offspring, strengthening of the ILP system including a review of the ILP Guidelines 2026, and concerns related to illegal infiltration. The government is expected to issue official notifications constituting the panels by Monday.
Khandu said each committee would function under the leadership of a cabinet minister and include representatives from AITF, AAPSU, the ST Bachao Andolan Committee, research scholars, legal experts and women representatives to ensure broader participation in the review process.
The committees have been tasked with submitting recommendations within six months, although the timeline may be extended if further field studies and consultations are required.
The move comes amid increasing demands from indigenous groups seeking stronger safeguards for tribal identity, stricter implementation of ILP regulations and action against demographic changes in Arunachal Pradesh.
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