Guwahati: In a significant move towards settling the decades-old inter-state boundary dispute, the installation of boundary pillars has formally begun along the border between Arunachal Pradesh’s Pakke Kessang district and Assam’s Biswanath district, officials said on Wednesday.
The exercise, which started on Monday, is being jointly monitored by officials from both states, along with representatives of the Centre from the Survey of India.
According to officials, the step follows a previously signed agreement aimed at resolving the dispute amicably and highlights a mutual resolve to ensure peaceful coexistence.
They said the commencement of ground-level implementation marks a major milestone in carrying out the agreement and is expected to bring greater clarity and stability to communities living along the border, while promoting peace, harmony and cooperation between the adjoining regions.
Describing the development as “historic,” State Health and Family Welfare Minister Biyuram Wahge, who represents Pakke Kessang district, said the process has begun with the participation of officials from both states and the Survey of India as representatives of the Centre.
He said the exercise follows the landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed to resolve the long-pending border dispute, paving the way for lasting peace, harmony and cooperation.
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Wahge also expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for their leadership in taking the initiative forward.
The signing of the Namsai Declaration in July 2022 marked a turning point, laying the foundation for a peaceful and permanent settlement.
