<h1>Financial Justice Sought: Arunachal Pradesh Demands Rs 6.89 Lakh Crore Compensation for Development Gaps and Strategic Significance</h1> Arunachal Pradesh has requested the 16th Finance Commission for a special financial package of Rs 6.89 lakh crore to compensate for exclusion from externally aided projects. The state seeks restoration of Special Category Status, increased vertical and horizontal tax devolution, and cent percent central funding for schemes. The proposal includes modifications to devolution criteria, emphasizing forest ecology and tribal heritage preservation, reflecting the state's unique developmental challenges and strategic border location.