The Arunachal Pradesh Government has taken a significant step towards resolving the ongoing border dispute with Assam by reconstituting six regional committees dedicated to this issue. This decision, aimed at addressing long-standing conflicts, was formalised through a notification issued by the Home and Inter-State Border Affairs Department on Thursday.
According to the notification, the Terms of Reference (ToR) for these regional committees will remain consistent with those established in the original notification dated June 1, 2022. This continuity ensures that the committees will continue to operate under clear guidelines and objectives as they work towards finding a lasting solution to the border dispute.
The reconstitution specifically impacts six districts in Arunachal Pradesh where disagreements over the demarcation of villages along the inter-State boundary with Assam have led to unresolved disputes. These districts include Pakke Kessang, Papum Pare, Kamle, Lower Siang, Lower Dibang Valley, and Longding.
The border dispute has historically caused tension between the residents of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, with disputes often arising over the rightful demarcation of villages along the border.
The reconstituted committees are tasked with conducting thorough examinations and encouraging dialogues aimed at achieving mutual agreement and ensuring peace in the affected regions.
