First border pillar between Assam, Arunachal erected

The primary border pillar between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh was erected at Seijosa on Sunday (February 22, 2026), in a big step in direction of implementing the Namsai Declaration, aimed toward resolving the inter-State boundary dispute, officers mentioned.

The set up of the border pillar was intently monitored by officers from each States, they mentioned.

Amongst these current have been Deputy Commissioners of Arunachal’s Pakke Kessang and Assam’s Biswanath district, senior law enforcement officials, group leaders and village heads.

The Namsai Declaration was signed in July 2022, laying the inspiration for resolving the long-pending boundary dispute.

Subsequently, regional committees, comprising Ministers and officers from each side, performed joint area visits, examined historic data and interacted with native communities to reach at mutually acceptable options.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu described the set up of the pillar as a historic milestone within the boundary decision course of.

“A historic milestone has been achieved within the Arunachal Pradesh-Assam boundary decision course of with the profitable set up of the primary official border pillar at Seijosa in Pakke Kessang district,” he mentioned in a submit on X.

Mr. Khandu mentioned the step displays the spirit of the Namsai Declaration and marks a transition from a long time of uncertainty in direction of peaceable coexistence, readability and stability for communities residing alongside the border.

“The Seijosa pillar units the blueprint for the remaining demarcation course of, strengthening cooperation between the 2 sister states and paving the best way for lasting concord, growth and confidence among the many folks residing within the border areas,” he added.

Mr. Khandu additionally lauded Well being Minister Biyuram Wahge, who chairs the Regional Committee for Pakke Kessang, in addition to the district administration and native representatives.

Mr. Wahge mentioned it was a concrete step in direction of resolving the long-standing dispute in step with the spirit of the Namsai Declaration.

He thanked state Residence Minister Mama Natung and Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika, the chairman of the Regional Committee for Biswanath district, for his or her contributions to the method.