Arunachal Statehood

Itanagar, Feb 20: The north-eastern states Mizoram Arunachal Pradesh celebrate their Statehood Day on February 20, since 1987. Arunachal is also known as the ‘land of the rising sun’ and ‘Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains’. The country at the edge of the Himalayas is proud to be called the land of dawn and lit mountains.

India became an independent country in August 1947 and back then, Arunachal Pradesh was called North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA), which was administered by the Assam State. In 1972, NEFA became a Union Territory and a part of it was named Arunachal Pradesh. On February 20, 1987, it became a full-fledged state and became the 25th state of Union India.

The state shared its borders with Bhutan to the west, a Tibetan region to the North, Myanmar and Nagaland to the South and Southeast and Assam to the South and Southwest region. Internationally, the state also shares its borders with China. The Chinese claimed this region to be theirs and in 1962, they claimed to split over with the Sino-Indian War. Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density of any other state of India. Most of the members of this state are situated near the valleys. There are hardly any cities and towns in this state.

Itanagar is the capital of the state where Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, the seat of the government is located. The city is inhabited by tribes of Nyishi, Adi, Apatani, Tagin, and Galo. The Ita fort is one of the most prominent historical sites of the state. The literal meaning of the fort is called the fort of bricks which was built in the 14th or the 15th century. The Jawaharlal Nehru Museum and the Ganga Lake are other historic sites to visit.

The north-eastern state Arunachal Pradesh celebrates Statehood Day on Sunday. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, wished the people of the state on Statehood Day.

Arunachal Chief Minister welcomes the Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of the 36th Statehood day of Arunachal Pradesh.

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Some facts about Arunachal Pradesh:
― It is the largest state in north-eastern India, with an area of approximately 83,743 square km.
― The state boasts of immense biodiversity, with eight wildlife sanctuaries, two national parks, and one orchid sanctuary.
― Arunachal Pradesh is also home to the Dehang Dibang Biosphere Reserve.
― The official state bird is the hornbill while the state animal of Arunachal is the Mithun.
― The Tawang Monastery, which is the second-largest and oldest monastery in the world, is located in Arunachal Pradesh.
― The state is also home to about 26 major tribes and over 100 sub-tribes as well.