The 24th district of Arunachal Pradesh -- Lepa Rada -- was formally inaugurated on Monday, a day after Shi Yomi became a new district, officials said.
Lepa Rada is carved out of the Lower Siang district, comprising four administrative circles - Tirbin, Dari, Sago and Basar.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu unveiled the vision statement of the new district in presence of Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, and also inaugurated a 4-km PMGSY road from Basar to Lape, an official release said.
Khandu said the state government is working to improve connectivity in the Basar and Aalo area to exploit the huge potential it offers in horticulture and agriculture.
"A survey is already on for railway connectivity to Aalo," the CM said.
The state assembly had on August 29 passed a bill for creation of three new districts - Pakke-Kesang, Lepa Rada and Shi Yomi.
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