Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Assam and Meghalaya to Install Border Pillars in Disputed Areas
Assam and Meghalaya are working to settle their long-standing border disagreements.
They've agreed to put up markers in five areas by August 15th, marking progress.
They will discuss issues in the sixth area.
The leaders are also talking about how to settle the remaining areas, aiming for friendly solutions.
This shows their commitment to solve problems together after 52 years.
The states are moving forward with cooperation and trust.
Assam and Meghalaya will install border pillars in five disputed areas by August 15.
The decision was made at a meeting between the Chief Ministers.
Disputes in the sixth area (Pilingkata) will be addressed by district magistrates.
The states aim to resolve the remaining six disputed sites through continued dialogue.
The border dispute between the two states spans 884.9 km, encompassing 12 contested areas.
- Who
- Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya
- What
- Agreement to install border pillars in five disputed areas.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Five disputed border areas between Assam and Meghalaya
- Why
- To resolve border disputes between Assam and Meghalaya.
Assam
Meghalaya
Pilingkata Dispute
Assam
To be resolved by the district magistrates from both the states
Meghalaya
Issues in Pilingkata that are under scrutiny by the two states
- States Involved
- Assam and Meghalaya
- Age of Dispute
- 52 years
- Areas for Pillar Installation
- Five
- Target Date for Pillars
- August 15
- Total Contested Areas
- 12
