Arunachal Pradesh Statehood Day

February 20, 2023

The State of Arunachal Pradesh celebrated its statehood day on February 20. President Murmu attended the state celebrations. The statehood was granted in 1987. It was the 24^th state in the country.

How was Arunachal Pradesh formed?

The Union Government provided the Statehood of Arunachal Pradesh through the State of Arunachal Pradesh Act, 1986. In 1972, Arunachal Pradesh was made a union territory. Till then the region was called the North East Frontier Agency.

55^th Amendment of the Constitution

The amendment provided certain special privileges to the state of Arunachal Pradesh. This was because of the sensitive location of the state. The Governor of the state has the responsibility of law and order in the state.

Significance

The state has more than 26 major tribes. There are 750 bird species and 200 mammals. Thus, the state is highly diverse in culture and also in biodiversity.
The state is the largest of all the seven sister states in the North East
It borders Assam and Nagaland
The state is called the Land of Rising Sun
The state shares a 1,129 km border with Tibet. Also, it shares international borders with countries Myanmar and Bhutan

Environmental importance

The National Parks in the state are Namdapha, Mouling, Dibang, Pakke Tiger Reserve, and Sessa Orchid Sanctuary. The state also has the Dihang Dibang Biosphere Reserve. The state bird is Hornbill and State animal is Mithun or Gayal.

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