Keyi Panyor became the 26th district of Arunachal Pradesh. The district is carved out of Lower Subansiri.

• The new district, which was being demanded by the people of the Nyishi community for long, will have its headquarters at Ter Gapin-Sam Sarth.
• Congratulating the people, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the establishment of Keyi Panyor district marks the beginning of a new era of development and progress.
• He noted the district’s potential in agriculture and horticulture, promising the state government’s support for its development.
• Khandu urged community and religious leaders to advocate against the practice of ‘cash for vote’ during elections.