Chief Minister Pema Khandu held a meeting with officials on Friday to discuss the operational roadmap for the proposed Tawang municipality. The meeting aimed to deliberate on the way forward for establishing urban local governance in the border town. The proposed Tawang municipality is part of the state government’s plan to create new municipal bodies in four key towns, including Aalo in West Siang, Ziro in Lower Subansiri, and Namsai.
The move is intended to strengthen urban administration, infrastructure development, and civic amenities in these areas. The chief minister met with Tawang MLA Namgey Tsering, Zilla Parishad Chairperson Leki Gombu, Tawang Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo, and Zilla Parishad Members Tenzin Monpa and Sonam Nordzin to discuss the proposal. The state government had earlier issued notifications declaring these towns as municipal areas under the Arunachal Pradesh Municipal Act, 2007.
The creation of a dedicated municipal body in Tawang is part of the state’s broader strategy to decentralise urban governance. This move is expected to cater to the rapid infrastructure and tourism growth in key regional headquarters, including Tawang.
