Namsai Declaration: Assam, Arunachal sign pact to resolve border dispute

Source: The post is based on the article “Assam, Arunachal sign pact to resolve border dispute” published in Indian Express on 17th July 2022.

What is the News?

Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have signed the “Namsai Declaration” to resolve border disputes.

What is the Namsai Declaration?

Signed by: Assam and Arunachal Pradesh

Purpose: The declaration marks the resolution of the principle of disputes regarding 37 locations out of 123 disputed villages along the borders between the two states. 

– Now disputes regarding the remaining 86 border locations will be assessed by the regional committees of both states and a final resolution will be arrived at based on the reports of these committees.

Note: Out of the 37 villages, 34 villages fell within the border of Arunachal Pradesh, the rest three lay in Assam.

What is Assam-Arunachal Pradesh Border Dispute?

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