The Arunachal Pradesh government has formally declared Aalo, Ziro and Namsai as municipal areas, marking a significant step in strengthening urban governance and infrastructure in the state.

The decision was published in an extraordinary issue of the Arunachal Pradesh Gazette on Friday.

According to the notification issued by the Directorate of Urban Local Bodies under the Department of Urban Affairs, Aalo and Ziro have been designated as Municipal Council ‘C’ areas, while Namsai has been notified as a Nagar Panchayat. The order, dated August 27, 2025, came into effect immediately upon publication.

The government has invited objections and suggestions from individuals, departments, and organisations regarding the declaration. Any such feedback must be submitted to the respective Deputy

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