Arunachal Pradesh cabinet approves Keyi Panyor, Bichom as new districts

ITANAGAR: The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet has approved the creation of two new districts in order to improve administration in the state, a senior official confirmed on Tuesday.

The decision to establish these districts was made during a recent cabinet meeting chaired by the chief minister Pema Khandu. The new districts will be called Keyi Panyor and Bichom. Keyi Panyor will be separated from Lower Subansiri, while Bichom will be carved out from East and West Kameng districts. This brings the total number of districts in Arunachal Pradesh to 28.

During the cabinet meeting, it was also decided that the Arunachal Pradesh (Reorganisation of Districts) (Amendment) Bill, 2024 will be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the state assembly, which is scheduled to commence on February 8.

Government spokesperson Bamang Felix stated that Keyi Panyor district will have its headquarters in Yachuli (Ter Gapin-Sam Sath area). Additionally, a total of 67 new posts, including Group A, Group B non-gazetted, Group C, MTS, and ALC posts, have been created for the new district.

The district headquarters of Bichom will be Napangphung. The cabinet has also approved various initiatives for Bichom, such as funding for the Eklavya Model Residential School in Bana, issuance of Land Possession Certificates (LPCs) for land and farms owned by Nyishi individuals in Aka area, and survey and preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the construction of a road from NH-13 to Richukrong circle headquarters to improve connectivity.

In addition, the cabinet has given its approval to the Arunachal Pradesh Lokayukta (Amendment) Bill 2024, as well as the Amendment of the Arunachal Pradesh (Land Settlement and Records) Act 2000 (Act No 10 of 2000), both of which will be tabled in the budget session of the assembly.

To enhance fire and emergency services, the council of ministers has sanctioned 53 additional posts across various categories, which will be deployed in heliports and airports. These include five station officers, six sub-fire officers, 12 head constables (drivers), and 30 firemen.

Furthermore, the cabinet has approved the establishment of new judicial courts, with the creation of 103 posts across various categories.


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