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Himachal Pradesh Government Constitutes Commission for New Districts
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News18•14-10-2026, 16:16
Himachal Pradesh Government Constitutes Commission for New Districts
- •The Himachal Pradesh government has formed a commission to explore the creation of new districts, led by retired Justice Dharam Chand Chaudhary.
- •The commission will submit its report in six months, evaluating population, geographical conditions, and administrative efficiency.
- •Dehra in Kangra district is considered a strong contender for becoming a new district along with Nurpur, Palampur, and Rampur.
- •The panel will also assess financial expenditures, infrastructure needs, and resource utilization for the proposed administrative changes.
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The Sukhu government has constituted a commission led by retired Justice Dharam Chand Chaudhary to study and recommend the formation, merger, division, and reorganization of districts and other administrative units in the state. The panel will submit its report within six months.
Retired Justice Dharam Chand Chaudhary of Himachal Pradesh has been appointed as the chairman of the commission.
Kangra is the largest district in terms of assembly constituencies, and Dehra's claim is considered the strongest since it has already been designated as a police district. Nurpur, Palampur, and Rampur in Shimla are also in contention.
