Arunachal gets 2 new districts – Keyi Panyor and Bichom, State Assembly passes Bill
First Published: 8th February, 2024 19:56 IST
Keyi Panyor district will be carved out from Lower Subansiri district, while Bichom district will be carved out from East Kameng and West Kameng districts.
The 13th session of 7th Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the Arunachal Pradesh (Re-organisation of Districts) (Amendment) Bill, 2024, for creation of two new districts in the western and southern parts of the state.
The two new districts will be known as Keyi Panyor and Bichom. With these, the total number of districts in Arunachal Pradesh will go up to 28.
Taking to Twitter, CM Khandu wrote, “The 13th session of 7th Legislative Assembly today passed Arunachal Pradesh (Re-organisation of Districts) (Amendment) Bill, 2024, for creation of two new districts – Keyi Panyor (Headquarters at Yachuli circle, Ter Gapin – Sam Sath area) & Bichom (Headquarters at Napangphung).”
“The creation of two new districts is in the interest of better administration & fostering development. This will further ensure good governance & efficient delivery of government services & schemes. I thank all the members of Assembly for their unanimous support in emabling the smooth passage of this bill”, he added.
Keyi Panyor district will be carved out from Lower Subansiri district, while Bichom district will be carved out from East Kameng and West Kameng districts.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Weather update in NE, India and neighbourhood today
22nd November 2024
Live Big Exclusive| Nagaland Deputy CM T R Zeliang Speaks to Wasbir Hussain Post the Talks With Amit Shah
22nd November 2024
Live Nagaland CM Rio,Dy CMs and Cabinet Hold Talks with Amit Shah on Naga Issue, Frontier Nagaland Demand
22nd November 2024
Live Nagaland CM Rio, Dy CMs and Cabinet Members Hold Talks with Amit Shah on Naga Issue, Frontier Nagaland Demand
22nd November 2024
WE RECOMMEND
NSCN (K-YA) Launching a Massive Extortion Drive in Arunachal’s Changlang?
The outfit has initiated a large-scale extortion campaign in Arunachal Pradesh's insurgency-affected Changlang district.
21st November 2024
Arunachal: Sacred Black-Necked Cranes Arrive in Tawang
Their arrival is celebrated by the Monpas of West Kameng and Tawang, who regard the birds as symbols of good fortune.
19th November 2024
Is the Rice You Eat Safe? Substandard Supplies from Punjab To NE States Spark Concerns
Samples from these shipments have failed to meet food safety standards, with some batches even deemed hazardous for human consumption.
17th November 2024
ISRO Sets Up First Space Education Lab in Arunachal’s Keyi Panyor District
The lab is the result of a collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Vyomika Space Academy.
15th November 2024
Union DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Reviews Northeast Development, Highlights Over Rs 1 Lakh Cr Investment in Infrastructure
Minister Scindia is in Tripura today where he is scheduled to review DoNER schemes in the state.
15th November 2024