Lower Siang is one of the 25 administrative district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, India. The new district was carved out of West Siang and East Siang districts and declared operational on 22nd September 2017 and became the 22nd district of Arunachal pradesh.
History
The creation of Lower Siang district was approved by the Arunachal Pradesh government of Nabam Tuki on 21 March 2013.
The Government of Arunachal Pradesh approved creation of Lower Siang along with three other new districts in January 2013. Its territory was carved out of West Siang and East Siang districts.
The official formation of Lower Siang was delayed over disagreement upon the location of its headquarters. On the 22nd September 2017 the commencement of operation of Lower Siang district, with Likabali as the temporary headquarters, was approved by the government led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
Administration
The Lower Siang District is composed of Likabali and Nari-Koyu Assembly Constituencies.
Demographics
The Galo population is estimated at 80,597 (2001 census), which, if accurate, would make them one of the most populous tribes of Arunachal Pradesh.
Languages
Language spoken is Galo, a Sino-Tibetan tongue with approximately 80,597 (2001 census) speakers, written in Galo, an endangered language with 80,597 speakers.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lower_Siang_district
