SHI YOMI DISTRICT

Dec. 10, 2018

In Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the Shi Yomi district in the presence of Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju.

About:

  • The district, consisting four circles - namely Mechuka, Pidi, Tato and Monigong - was carved out of West Siang district.

  • The state assembly gave its assent to the creation of this new district owing to its large geographical area and inaccessible terrains.

  • With the formal inauguration of Shi Yomi district, the number of districts in Arunachal Pradesh has increased to

  • Two more districts will be formally inaugurated in the state this week, taking the total districts in the state to 25. In August 2018, The AP State Assembly passed Arunachal Pradesh Re-Organisation of Districts (Amendment) Bill 2018 Billfor the creation of three new districts - Pakke-Kesang, Lepa Rada and Shi Yomi.

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