ITANAGAR, Sep 22: The State Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday approved the operationa-lisation of Lower Siang district with Likabali as its temporary headquarters.
The new district would include Assembly Segments of Likabali, Basar and Nari Koyu.
The operationalisation of the Lower Siang District was approved on the condition that status quo shall be maintained in respect of Kora Circle till an amicable solution is arrived after detailed consultation with stakeholders.
Further, the cabinet approved exclusion of Depi, Depimoli and Detak from Lower Siang.
The Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police for the newly created district will be posted immediately.
The Cabinet has meanwhile approved the Bill for creation of new Kamle district to be tabled in the ensuing Assembly Session scheduled in October.
