Arunachal Pradesh: Weekly Markets Restricted to Saturdays in Capital Region, Papum Pare
Arunachal Pradesh: Weekly Markets Restricted to Saturdays in Capital Region, Papum Pare
- •Arunachal Pradesh government restricts weekly markets in Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) and Papum Pare district to Saturdays only.
- •The move aims to check the entry of unauthorized immigrants and plug revenue leakages.
- •Commissioner Saugat Biswas issued the order following a high-level meeting and concerns from organizations like Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous Youth Organisation.
- •The order noted frequent non-local vendor participation and increased possibility of unauthorized immigrant entry, alongside major revenue loss.
- •Deputy Commissioners in other districts are authorized to designate one specific market day; DCs and SPs directed to ensure immediate implementation.
