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The Indian Air Force has conducted multiple sorties in Arunachal Pradesh, dropping 66,000 liters of water to combat forest fires, underscoring the challenges in managing these incidents in the northeastern states. The central government’s Mitigation Scheme for Forest Fire Risk Management aims to provide financial assistance to 144 high-priority districts.

The Arunachal Pradesh State Action Plan for 2023-2028 identifies shifting cultivation as a primary cause of forest fires and emphasizes the need for better coordination between the forest department and community organizations. It also advocates for scientific management of jhum cultivation and promoting fruit-based agroforestry to mitigate fire risks. Community participation and leveraging traditional fire management knowledge are crucial, along with exploring alternative livelihoods such as eco-tourism.