About Arunachal Pradesh - History Geography Festival Culture
History
of Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh is also known as the Orchid State of India
or the Paradise of the Botanists. When the name is literally translates it
means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". According to Kalika purana
and Mahabharata, this region was known as Prabhu Mountains where sage
Parashuram washed away sins, King Bhishmaka founded his kingdom, the sage Vyasa
meditated and Lord Krishna married his consort Rukmini. During British rule,
they were many border issues, Sir Henry McMahon, gave a 550 miles boundary line
as solution which was later rejected by the Chinese. Arunachal Pradesh was
formerly known as North-East Frontier Agency. It got it present name on 20th
January 1972 and it became Union Territory, which later became state on 20th
February 1987.
Geography
of Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh is situated on the most north-eastern
position in India. It is neighbouring Assam and Nagaland. It shares
international borders with Bhutan, Burma and China. The Kameng, the Lohit, the
Subansiri, the Siang and the Tirap are the important rivers in the state.
Arunachal Pradesh is spread in an area of 83743 sq kms making it the 15th
largest state in the country.
Government
and Administration of Arunachal Pradesh
For administration purpose Arunachal Pradesh is divided into
19 districts. All India Trinamool Congress is one of the major political
parties in the state. The first Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
consisting of 33 members was formed on 4th March 1978, which lasted not more
than 20 months. Arunachal Pradesh legislative assembly consists of 60 seats.
Arunachal Pradesh contributes two members to the Indian Assembly.
