Arunachal Pradesh gets a makeover! Arunachal Pradesh Legislative assembly has passed Arunachal Pradesh Re-Organisation of Districts (Amendment) Bill, 2018 for the creation of three new districts-
Pakke-Kesang, Lepa Rada and Shi Yomi, in the state.
a. Two
b. Three
c. Four
d. Five
- The bill was passed by voice vote.
- These new districts were created keeping in view the growing demands of people, bring administration to their door-steps and for an all-round equal development in all parts of the state.
- With addition of these three new districts, the state will have total 25 districts from earlier 22 districts.
About the 3 Districts:
Pakke-Kessang district:
- It will be carved out of East Kameng district with five administrative units namely Pakke-Kessangn, Seijosa, Pijiriang, Passa Valley and Dissingn Passo with district headquarters at Lemmi.
Lepa Rada district:
- It will be created by bifurcating Lower Siang district with headquarters at Basar.
- It will have four administrative units Tirbin, Basar, Daring and Sago.
Shi-Yomi district:
- It will be created by bifurcating West Siang district with its headquarters at Tato.
- It will have four administrative units namely Mechuka, Tato, Pidi and Manigong.
Question:
Q. Arunachal Pradesh Legislative assembly has passed Arunachal Pradesh Re-Organisation of Districts (Amendment) Bill, 2018 for the creation of how many new districts?a. Two
b. Three
c. Four
d. Five
