Yazali: In a momentous occasion for the people of 16 Yachuli Constituency, Chief Minister Pema Khandu, announced the creation of a new district, ‘Keyi Panyor’, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the local community.
The announcement was made during a public meeting held here on Wednesday.
To the thunderous applause of the people, Khandu announced that in response to the popular demand, the government is ready to create a new district by bifurcating the existing Lower Subansiri district into two.
The new district, as proposed, will be called Keyi Panyor district.
“I am very clear on demands that are genuine. Creation of Keyi Panyor district will also fulfill the long-time aspiration of the people of the Apatani plateau to have their own district,” Khandu said.
Earlier in the day, Khandu inaugurated 33 development projects and laid the foundation for 34 projects in the constituency.
He also inaugurated a tribal culture centre at New Pitapool and attended a prayer to Almighty Donyi Polo there besides visiting the museum where traditional items related to Nyishi tribe are on display.
Also present on the occasion were local legislator and education minister Taba Tedir, home minister Bamang Felix, agriculture Minister Tage Taki and MLAs Biyuram Wahge, Nyamar Karbak, Ojing Tasing, Hayeng Mangfi, Phurpa Tsering and Gokar Basar.
Arunachal Pradesh will now have a total of 27 districts with the creation of Keyi Panyor.
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