Arunachal Pradesh is celebrating its 39th statehood day today. The main state celebration will be held at IG Park in the capital city Itanagar. Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik will be the Chief Guest of the event. Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju will also attend the celebration.

Arunachal Pradesh attained full statehood on February 20, 1987. Before that, it was known as the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) until 1972, when it was granted Union Territory status and renamed Arunachal Pradesh. Today, the state is administratively divided into 27 districts, each contributing to its unique cultural and traditional fabric.

Known for its rich cultural heritage, Arunachal Pradesh is home to over 100 tribes and sub-tribes, each with a distinct identity, making it one of the most diverse states in India.

President Droupadi Murmu has greeted the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram on their Statehood Day. In a social media post, the President said, both states have rich cultural heritage and expressed hope that people will preserve their extraordinary natural heritage and cultural traditions. President Murmu wished that the people of both states will script new chapters of progress and excellence