
The new districts are Jiribam, Kangpokpi, Tengoupal, Pharzol, Kakching, Noney and Kamjong.
Official sources told IANS that the step was taken for administrative convenience.
The new districts are Jiribam, Kangpokpi, Tengoupal, Pharzol, Kakching, Noney and Kamjong, taking the total number in the state to 16.