Arunachal Pradesh and Assam Work Together to Resolve Boundary Disputes

Arunachal Pradesh's Home Minister Mama Natung has urged regional committees from Arunachal and Assam to expedite joint field visits to resolve ongoing boundary disputes. In a recent meeting, he emphasized the importance of dialogue and cooperation between the states. Assam's Minister Atul Bora noted that while many disputes have been settled, issues remain in over 52 villages. Both states are preparing for renewed discussions, with joint field visits expected to play a crucial role in addressing these challenges. The collaboration aims for a swift and amicable resolution to the remaining issues.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 30, 2026, 11:38 IST

Efforts to Settle Boundary Issues

Arunachal Minister Home & Inter State Border Affairs Mama Natung (Photo: @NatungMama / X)

Itanagar, Sept 30: Home Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Mama Natung, has called on the 12 regional committees from Arunachal Pradesh and Assam to accelerate their joint field visits and discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing boundary disputes between the two states.

During a meeting with Principal Secretary (Home) Kaling Tayeng, Commissioner (Home) Nyali Ete, and senior officials from the Home and Inter-State Boundary Affairs (ISBA) departments, Natung assessed the progress of the boundary settlement process.

He urged the chairpersons of the regional committees to collaborate closely with their Assam counterparts and foster a spirit of dialogue, understanding, and cooperation throughout the process.

Natung emphasized that ongoing engagement between the two states and a constructive political consensus are crucial for achieving a swift, amicable, and mutually agreeable resolution to the outstanding issues.

This initiative for expedited field-level consultations follows Assam's announcement of upcoming discussions regarding the remaining boundary disputes with Arunachal Pradesh.

Atul Bora, Assam's Minister responsible for Border Areas Development, noted that regional committees led by ministers have been established to negotiate with their Arunachal Pradesh counterparts.

Bora mentioned that while most disputed areas were resolved following the Namsai Declaration, issues persist in over 52 villages. He stated that the regional committees from both states would soon engage in discussions to address these remaining disputes.

Additionally, Bora condemned a recent incident where miscreants from Arunachal Pradesh fired upon Assamese villagers, urging the Arunachal Pradesh government to take decisive action against those responsible.

He further alleged that attempts at land-grabbing by individuals from neighboring states have been ongoing since the reorganization of Assam into new states.

As both states gear up to resume regional-level consultations, the joint field visits are anticipated to be instrumental in resolving the remaining boundary disputes.