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Arunachal Pradesh is celebrating its Statehood Day on 20 February. Home Minister Amit Shah will be the chief guest of the celebration. Arunachal Pradesh is famous as the “Land of the Rising Sun“. When did Arunachal Pradesh become a full-fledged State in India? Let’s have a look at Arunachal Pradesh’s history, relief, population, and culture.
Arunachal Pradesh Statehood Day: Date
- 2025: 20 February, 2025 [Thursday]
- 2026: 20 February, 2026 [Friday]
- 2027: 20 February, 2027 [Saturday]
Earlier, in the British colonial era, it was known as the North-East Frontier Agency, and the area was part of Assam. In 1972, it became the Union Territory of India.
The Capital of Arunachal Pradesh is Itanagar where the celebration will be held at IG Park. Home Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone of the new headquarters of the Arunachal Pradesh Police. Industrial Investment Policy, 2020 was launched by Amit Shah and he also inaugurated the Joram Koloriang Road constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
The name of the state is mentioned in ancient Hindu literature including the Kalika-Purana and in some epic poems like Mahabharata and Ramayana.
Arunachal Pradesh: Facts at a Glance
- Area: 83, 743 sq. km
- Population (2011 Census): 13,82,611*
- Capital: Itanagar
- Official Website: https://arunachalpradesh.gov.in/
- Animal: Mithun (Bos frontalis)
- Bird: Hornbill (Buceros bicornis)
- Flower: Foxtail orchid (Rhynchostylis retusa)
- Tree: Hollong (Dipterocarpus retusus)
Principal Languages: Monpa, Miji, Aka, Sherdukpen, Nyishi, Apatani, Tagin, Hill Miri, Adi, Digaru-Mismi, Idu-Mishmi, Khamti, Miju-Mishmi, Nocte, Tangsa and Wancho.
Arunachal Pradesh: History
On 20th February 1987, Arunachal Pradesh became a full-fledged State. It was known as the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) till 1972. On 20 January 1972, it gained the status of a Union Territory and was renamed Arunachal Pradesh.
An elected Legislative Assembly was constituted on 15 August 1975 and the first Council of Ministers assumed office. In February 1978, the first general election to the Assembly was held. For proper administration, the State is divided into 16 districts. Itanagar in Papum Para district is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. Let us tell you that Itanagar’s name was kept after Ita fort meaning fort of bricks that was built in the 14th century AD.
As the state name is mentioned in ancient literature and epic poems, this place is also known as the Prabhu Mountains of the Puranas. At this place, the sage Parshuram atoned for his sin, sage Vyasa meditated, King Bismaka founded his kingdom and Lord Krishna married Rukmini. The archaeological remains are scattered in several places of Arunachal Pradesh which makes it rich in cultural heritage.
Arunachal Pradesh: Geography
Arunachal Pradesh is carved out of Assam. To the west, it is bordered by the kingdom of Bhutan, to the north by the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, to the south and southeast by Myanmar (Burma) and Nagaland and to the south and southwest by Assam.
Arunachal Pradesh: Rivers and Soil
The Brahmaputra and its tributaries are the major rivers of the state. In the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, the Brahmaputra is known as Tsangpo and Dihang or Siang in Arunachal Pradesh where it flows east from Mansarovar Lake in Tibet before falling South through the Himalayas into north-central Arunachal Pradesh. Let us tell you the tributaries of the Brahmaputra River are Dibang (Sikang), Lohit, Subansiri, Kameng, and Tirap.
Types of soil depend upon the terrain. Generally, it is acidic and in the mountainous region, it is subject to erosion. The major types of soils found are inceptisols, entisols, and ultisols. Rich alluvial soil is found around the river valleys that are good for agriculture.
Agriculture and Horticulture:
Most of the population of Arunachal Pradesh is mainly dependent on agriculture which is on jhum cultivation. People are also encouraged for other cash crops cultivation like potatoes and horticulture crops like apples, oranges, and pineapples.
Folk Dance:
Several festivals are celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh and some of them are as follows: Mopin and Solung of the Adis, Losar of the Monpas and Boori-boot of the Hill Miris, Sherdukpens, Dree of the Apatanis, Si-Donyi of the Tagins, Reh of the ldu-Mishmis, Nyokum of the Nishs etc. The common ritual performed by the people of Arunachal Pradesh in most festivals is animal sacrifice.
Arunachal Pradesh: Industries and Minerals
In 1991, APMDTCL (Arunachal Pradesh Mineral Development and Trading Corporation Limited) was set up for conservation and explorations of vast minerals. Later, APMDTCL took the charges of Namchik-Namphuk coalfields. There are two industrial Training Institutes at Roing and Daporijo to provide training to craftsmen in different trades.
Arunachal Pradesh: Transport and Tourist Centres
It has 330 km of National Highway. Tourist places in Arunachal Pradesh are as follows: Tawang, Dirang, Bomdila, Tipi, Itanagar Malinithan, Likabali, Pasighat, Along, Tezu, Miao, Roing, Daporijo Namdapha, Bhismaknagar, Parshuram Kund and Khonsa.
Therefore now we come to know that Arunachal Pradesh gained the status of Union Territory on 20 February, 1972 and so Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day is celebrated on 20 February every year.
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Wishes & Messages:
- Warmest Regards to the People of the Wonderful State on Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day. May the state continue to advance in the coming years. Happy State Foundation Day of Tripura.
- I send Arunachal Pradesh my very best wishes for a successful future. Greetings on Arunachal Pradesh Statehood Day.
- Wishing the people of Arunachal Pradesh all the best on this special day of their Foundation Day. All over India, people are in awe of its culture and kind-heartedness. In many areas, the state has made outstanding progress. May the same attitude endure.
- The state of Arunachal Pradesh officially became a foundation on January 21, 1972. Happy Arunachal Pradesh State Foundation Day, everyone!
- Salutations to my Arunachali brothers and sisters on their founding day. This region is renowned for its exceptional generosity and sense of brotherhood. Tripura children are imaginative and entrepreneurial. May the state continue to make strides in the years to come.
- Happy Foundation Day to the people of Arunachal Pradesh, and best wishes for the coming year.
Arunachal Pradesh Statehood Day: WhatsApp & Facebook Status
- Warmest greetings to the Arunachali people on the occasion of their Foundation Day. India as a whole admires the culture and kind heartedness of the people of AP. In many areas, the state has made outstanding progress. May the same attitude endure.
- Warm Wishes to the People of the Wonderful State of Arunachal Pradesh on the occasion of Statehood Day.
- May the state continue to advance in the coming years. Happy State Foundation Day of Arunachal Pradesh.
- To the people of Arunachal Pradesh, prosperity, happiness, and well-being. Thank you for visiting today.
- Tripura is a stunning region of India and is well-known for its fruit gardens and plantations, as well as its historical sites and locations. Greetings on Arunachal Pradesh State Foundation Day.
- On January 21, 1972, Manipur attained full foundation status. Happy Arunachal Pradesh State Foundation Day, everyone!
Popular Quotes:
- Andhra Pradesh is synonyms with hard work and compassion. ~ Narendra Modi
- Never measure the height of a mountain until you have reached the top. Then you will see how low it was. ~ Dag Hammarskjold
- Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity… ~ John Muir
Interesting Facts:
- The nickname “India’s land of the rising sun” refers to Arunachal Pradesh.
- With a total area of 83,743 km², Arunachal Pradesh is the largest of the seven sister states in Northeast India.
- With China in the north, Myanmar in the east, and Bhutan in the west, Arunachal shares a border with other countries spanning more than 1600 km.
- The Indian state with the furthest eastern location is Arunachal.
- The name Arunachal translates into the Land of Dawn Lit Mountains in the local tongue.
- Even if you are an Indian citizen, you need an inner line permit, which gives you only 15 days to travel through Arunachal Pradesh.
- The 400-year-old Tawang Monastery in Tawang, Arunachal, is home to the biggest monastery in India.
