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Which states were separated from Assam between the 1960s and early 1970s?

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Map highlighting the state of Assam in northeastern India, shaded in orange, with its capital Dispur marked. Assam is shown bordering Bhutan and Bangladesh, with surrounding countries and Indian states labeled for context. A small inset globe in the corner indicates Assam's location within Asia.
Assam

Between the early 1960s and the early 1970s, several regions were separated from Assam to form new states or union territories:

  • Nagaland: In 1963, the Naga Hills district, along with part of the Tuensang area, was separated from Assam to become the 16th state of India.1
  • Meghalaya: Following its formation as an autonomous state within Assam in 1970, Meghalaya became a separate state in 1972, comprising the Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills, and Garo Hills.1
  • Arunachal Pradesh: Formerly known as the North East Frontier Agency, it was separated from Assam as a union territory in 1972.1
  • Mizoram: Separated from Assam as a union territory in 1972, this regionā€”formerly the Mizo Hillsā€”later achieved statehood in 1987.12