The opening forms part of the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan programme, a collaborative initiative by the Ministry of Tourism and the Indian Army aimed at enhancing accessibility to historically important and previously restricted border areas through regulated tourism.

Although there was a slight dip to 13,21,169 in 2023, the state recovered again with 15,40,421 domestic tourists in 2024 and has already recorded 12,18,372 visitors till October 2025. For 2025, the govt has logged 46,591 foreign travellers till September and further growth is expected ahead.

During the ongoing 13th ITM, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu's proposal for regional convergence and joint promotion approach, supported by transformative infrastructure projects across the region, signalled a positive omen.