Arunachal Pradesh SSA

Arunachal Pradesh, a land of Dawn-lit mountains is a thinly populated hilly track on the Eastern most part of India, surrounded on the three sides by international border with Bhutan to the west, China to the North and Myanmar to the East and Assam to the South. Arunachal Pradesh is entirely mountainous except for thin strip of the flat land, most of which is adjoined to Assam. Evergreen forests cover more than 60 % of area with its numerous turbulent streams, roaring rivers, deep gorges, lofty mountains, snow-clad shining peaks, hundred and thousand species of flora and fauna. Its endless variation of scenic beauty is the first to greet the sunrise in the country.

Arunachal Pradesh is criss-crossed by innumerable mighty rivers and rivulets. The climate is hot and humid at the lower altitude and in the valley covered by swampy dense forests particularly in the eastern region, while it becomes exceedingly cold in the altitude. The rainfall is amongst the heaviest in the country.

The people of Arunachal Pradesh are Mongoloid stock with glorious heritage of arts and crafts, enchanting folk songs and are simple, friendly and hospitable people. There are 26 Tribes in Arunachal Pradesh. The telecommunication activities in the State are controlled by General Manager Telecom and his office is located at Itanagar

Arunachal Pradesh SSA at a Glance