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1. States’ Formation Day 2. Vaibhav Summit
Context:
Many states of India celebrate their Formation Day on 1st November.
Details:
- The states of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Kerala celebrate their formation day on November 1.
- UTs Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh and Puducherry were also formed on November 1. Delhi was also formed on this date.
The following table gives the details:
| State/UT | Year | Legislation |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1956 | States Reorganisation Act, 1956 |
| Chhattisgarh | 2000 | Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000 |
| Haryana | 1966 | Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 |
| Karnataka
(As Mysore State – Renamed in 1973) |
1956 | States Reorganisation Act, 1956 |
| Kerala | 1956 | States Reorganisation Act, 1956 |
| Tamil Nadu
(As Madras State – Renamed in 1969) |
1956 | States Reorganisation Act, 1956 |
| Punjab | 1966 | Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 1956 | States Reorganisation Act, 1956 |
| Chandigarh | 1966 | Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 |
| Delhi | 1956 | States Reorganisation Act, 1956 |
| Puducherry | 1954 | UT status in 1962 |
| Lakshadweep | 1956 | States Reorganisation Act, 1956 |
Also read: Reorganization of states.
Context:
VAIBHAV Summit concludes.
To know more about the VAIBHAV Summit, click on the linked article.
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